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National Freedman's Relief Association, (New York Branch of the American Freedmen's and Union Commission,) No. 76 John Street, N.Y. FRANCIS GEORGE SHAW, President JOSEPH B. COLLINS, Treasurer, 40 Wall Street. WILLIAM GEORGE HAWKINS, Corresponding Secretary J. MILLER McKIM, Chairman Teachers Committee E. C. ESTES, Sec. Ex. Com. and Bureau Agent. JAMES J. WOOLSEY, Sec. Tea. and Fin. Com. New York, July 9th 1866. Dear Mr. Manly Rev. Mr. Williams a colored minister of Brooklyn has just called upon me stating that he has information that a Mrs Elizabeth Olney living on the hill above the Rockets, is in a very destitute condition, & as his church have contributed in clothing though this office please call & see her, if you can, & supply her children with clothing, from any supplies you may have in hand. You will find out where she lives by calling at Powers & Mr Phail cor. Main & Fourth St. druggists. truly yours Wm Geo Hawkins Cor Sec