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Dyersburg Tenn Jan 25 th 1867
Genl Palmer
I am requested by Mr Turner Chamlin to say to you he would like to have the appointment of Superindendant
of the Freedmens Bureau for this county, I have been acquainted with Mr Chamlin some years he is a Merchant and I consider him a Respectible Citizen of good Character and if you should appoint him he wishes you to
forward to him all the Laws & orders relative to the office and instructions to show him what his duties will be in Controlling The Freedman
I am Respecfully,
WB Tipton