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Feby 9th 6

Sir 
I am directed by Bvt. Maj. Gen. Fisk Asst. Com. Ky. and Tenn. to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 5th inst. and in reply state that you are authorized to solemnize the rites of marriage between freedmen who have hitherto cohabitated together as man and wife.
In new cases of matrimony the parties must procure a licence as required for white people.
Use the same form of artifacts in this case.
Enclosed please find blank form of Indenture and Contract, in regard to printing of which your attention is invited.