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R57 Vol 5 RF & AL 1866.

Robeson City, N.C. Mch. 28th 1866

Russell, Danl. L.

Relating to the difficulties he experiences in endeavoring to retain certain colored apprentices, his former slaves. Asks that Genl. Howard give such instructions in the matter, as he may deem proper.

R.42. Bur. R.F. & A.L. Ast Comr N.C.

[[stamp]]The National Archives of the United States [[\stamp]]

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1 1 Enclosure 7

Rec'd Ast. Comr. N.C. April 4, 1866 

War Department.
Bureau of Refugees &&
Washington DC April 2nd, 1866.

Respectfully refered to Col. E. Whittlesey Asst. Comr.
By Order of 
Major Genl Howard
C.H. Howard
Bvt Brig. Gen'l. and A.A.A. Gen.

Bureau of Refugees Freedmen
Hdqrs Ast. Commissioner
Raleigh N.C. Apr 4 1866

Respectfully referred to Bvt Maj Chas. J. Wickersham Supt of Southern District for investigation and report.

By order of Col. Whittlesey Ast Comsr.
Fred H. Beecher
2 Lt 8 Infty & AAA Genl
E.B.S. 171.

Recd Supt. Office So. Dist. Mar. 1st 1866