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Tuscumbia Ala Oct 19th 1867 To Maj. Gen. Pope Dear sir We the undersigned petitioners make bold to solicit your assistance as military commdnt of 3rd military district. in aid of ourselves, and all the other who may be alike situated. As freedmen we feel that we are without protection. We are, mostly working under contracts for our old masters, and unless some person, in whom we can place the utmost confidence be appointed to supervition the settling up of our affairs, we do not feel that justice will be don us, therefore we call upon you in your official capacity to make such an appointment for the county of Colbert. We present to you consideration the name of L.A.B. Collins as the one in who we feel we can trust. Verry Respectfly &c &c Wm Paterson Wash Baker John Odom Soloman, Laumgot H. Collin Reaz Ricks Matt Pouel Alex Griffin Sam McLini Fratt Johns Cyres Wirkman Rob Teet whites W. G. Fitspatrick P-Forty No 1 U.S.A. Col Lewis Barkley P. Col L Chs Gilas P I V.P H Farrist M John Adams OSC R.- Nuson S Alex Braun Ch Rob Caysem Rob Hayon Henry Abesenyer Hen Forrest