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(Telegram)
Huntsville Ala
July 11th 1865

Kenedy H. R.
Capt. & Q.M.

Enquires whether Negroes raising crops on Abandoned Land not taken up by Govt. are entitled to protection agst. owners of said property who wish to eject them and thus Cause loss of Crop to Negroes

Ref'd by Gen. Parkhurst Q.M.G

Ans'd July 12 1865-
They will be protected in the enjoyment of all fruit of their labor

J.H.C.

Yes - of course

Rec'd Office A.C. Key Thu. July 12" 1865