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no pistols or records of any such cases were ever turned over to you.
I now, ask that you take such measures, as will restore the pistol to me, or show me that it was Legally Confiscated and accounted for to the United States Government.
Hoping to get justice at your hands, as the Agent of the Freedmen's Bureau, - that being the only source from where a Freedman can expect justice - I have the honor Col to subscribe myself very

Respectfully your
Most Obdt Servt'
Simson his v mark Smith

Witness
D. C. Disson