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August 2d

Lieut Geo W Tipton
[[?]] Asst Sup't Bu R.F. and A.L.

Lieutenant

You will report to these Hd Qr's what action you have taken in the case of the boy "Remus" bound to Mr. Danl. L. Russell of Robson County, the Indentures of apprenticeship were annuled by my order and the child was to be returned to his parents. If Mr Russell refuses to return this child, you will inform him that a Guard will be sent to compell him to do so

I Am Lieutenant
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servant
Allan Rutherford
Lieut Col. VRC
(Bvt Brig Genl USA)
Sup't So. Dist NC