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Providence. R.I March 14th, 1870
Sir as i was informed By the Commissioner of the freedmens Bureau this is in Regard to my 2 Sons that Was Bought By Cor James Wm - Written in 1862 or 63 and rent out of their time and School a Bout 6 years would let no one take them a way nor let them come a way. I that Boat to Washington and tha sent me a anser saying that the papers was made out and sent to you in the city of Richmond V.a on the 19th nov 1869. Sir you would oblige me if you will let me no if these boys hav been herd from as yeat, Wm. H and Charles, [[alx?]], Harris, the likes in Taswell, Con V.a with cor James Wm written, too sons of Wm Harris and Grand Sons of George and Ester Harris