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I understand the limit of authorities do not allow an increase of judgment in amount on account of its being payable in Gold as the lien does not ration the fluctuations in the market in this respect

Judgment could be rendered for a larger sum than mentioned in the instrument and the National currency satisfies the execution when offered to the amount called for

I have the honor to be with the highest consideration 
Your Obd Servt
G N Penniman
Lt & Asst Supt

Col Whittlesey
Asst Commissioner
Freedmens Bureau
Raleigh NC