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1st upon a widow & helpless children, of whom it is proposed they shall be robbed, 2nd upon the military authority, attempting to palm off base falsehoods for truth. Please furnish me a copy major & thus prevent their converting your office into a "Star Chamber" where charges can be made, without an opportunity of refuting them, I am satisfied such a document was mailed to you, but have not had the means of learning the particular specifications, & am therefore forced to make this application. Sincerely hoping that you will grant my request if in your power at an early day - I remain yours respectfully 
Mary S. Harris