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Genl Swains,

Dear Sir

I take this opportunity of writing to you in regard to the Freedmen of this Vicinity who have been treated shamefuly in the sight of God and Man as there is no Agent of the freedman here there is a great many of the People that takes advantage of them in evry case that they can.. I wish you would take notice of this section of the country and Establish an Agency here at Salem or at Opelika. I would like to take charge of it if it would be consistant with you. I should like to hear from you in regard to it. 

With much Respect
I am Genl
Your Obdt Servt
E.H. Rosecranz
Late Lieut 95th Ill Inft
Volunteer
USA

Salem Feb 4th 1867

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