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Letter Book #695 E Dist NC

New Berne N.C. Jan 24th

Seely F.A. Capt &
Supt E. Dist N.C.

Gives information of the burning of a school house for Freedmen at Cedar Grove Perquimmons Co. Asks that a detachment of troops may be sent there & the white people compelled to rebuild the house.

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[[stamp]] JAN 24 1866 New Berne [[/stamp]]


Hd Qrs. Dist of New Berne
New Berne NC Jany 25, 66

Respectfully referred to Lieut. Platts, Comdg. Detcht at Elizabeth City N.C. for investigation & report.

By comd of Col. W.W. Wheeler
H.R. Kelly
A.A.A.G.


Head Quarters Post Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City N.C. Feb. 2nd 1866

Respectfully returned with information that I have sent a squad of men to that section of the country to investigate the matter

Geo. Platts
2nd Lt. Comdg Post