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Bureau R.F. & A L.
Hd Qrs. Sub. Dist. Meridian
Meridian Miss. July 23rd 67

Maj. A.W. Preston
A.A.A.G. Bu. R.F & A.L.
Vicksburg, Miss.

Major:
I have the honor to enclose, herewith, affidavit of Richard Higgins, freedman, in referense to the retention of his son Lee, by John Higgins of Macon, Miss. and to request that transportation may be furnished him hence to Macon, Miss. and from thence (for himself and child) back to Whistler Ala. his home.

I am Major
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt.
Thomas H Norton
Bvt. Maj. U.S.A.
Sub Asst. Comr Bu R.F & A L
Sub Dist. Meridian