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Office Sub. Asst. Com. B.R.F. & A.L.
Opelika Ala; Aug 20.1867

Col. O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr &c
Montgomery Ala.

Colonel.
I have the honor to report that I have investigated the report of Hiram Read as to "black children running about without parents or any legal protector"; and find it to some extent true as to both white and black children.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
R.T. Smith
Sub Asst Comr