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- very well managed - as there is no officer here a great part of the time. I should like your advice in regard to occupying a part of the house on the Planation. The Gentleman owing it says that he has been informed that it is to be abandoned on the part of the Bureau, and if so he will want damages, as it will then be to late to put in a crop.

I merely make these Statements for your private information, and your advice

I am here with your respect your most obdt Sevt.

S.L. Hoge
1st Lieut 7th Regt V.R.C.
& Brvt Major U.S. Vols.