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Bu. R.F. and AL.
Wilmington NC
July 23rd 1868

Asst. Comr. Bu R.F. and A.L
State of Virginia

I have the honor to request information on behalf of Eliza Nelson (col'd) as to the whereabouts of Leah Johnston, her mother, Leah belonged to a man named Nat Demby who was in partnership with a Mr Lancaster, in the Grocery business on Market Bridge Richmond Va. This was nearly twenty years ago. Eliza was sold and taken to New Orleans about twenty years ago since which time she has not seen her mother. altho' she heard from her about ten years since. Any information in regard to her mother would be gratefully received by Eliza
I Am Very Respectfully
Allan Rutherford
Capt 44th U.S. Infy
Sub-Asst Comr.