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Sept 10th

Mr S. D. Walker

Sir

A statement has been made to me by a Freedman named George [[B?]], who claims to be the Grandfather of a colored girl named "Minerva" now employed by you; that said girl is an orphan and that he is her nearest relative and is fully able and willing to support her. As all Colored orphan children are under the control of the Bureau you will please report to this office by what authority you retain said child.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obdt servant 
Allan Rutherford
Bvt Brig Genl USA
Supt So Dist N.C