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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office Chief Q.M. and Disbursing Officer State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N.C., October 21st 1868.

Capt. Allen Rutherford
A.S.A.C.
Wilmington NC.

Captain,
I have this day shipped to your care per Southern Express Co. - Stationery of Alfred Thomas, Agent at Lumberton N.C. for the month of October 1868. Upon the receipt of the same, please forward him immediately.
Very Respectfully
Your ob't. Serv't
Thos P. Johnston.
Bt. Lieut Col. Vols. C.B.M. & D.O. for N.C.
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