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proceedings he is now making no effort to do so relying for protection on the Beureau. I have been informed that Col. Frank while in Commd. and some lawyers of ability construed Genl Orders No 141. in reference to executions to apply only to debts contracted either during or before the war. I wish to know your construction and also to know if I proceed by Civil law to force the payment of a just debt which the Deft. will not deny, and one contracted as stated in 1867, will you again interfere with the Officers.

I have the honor to be very Respfy yours &c.
D C Allen

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Direct to Marlville