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establishing this Bureau, and if so he desires to obtain an official copy of the order or a statement showing the fact. Evidence that the entire Order was issued with the approval of the President as provided by Law, would settle many questions connected with freedmen, in the Courts in this vicinity.

I am General
Most Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
C. W. Pierce
Bvt Maj & Supt Bureau &c
Dist of Demopolis Ala