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Murfreesboro Tenn. April 4" 1867

Capt. Michael Walsh
Sub. Asst. Comr. &c.
Nashville Tenn. 

Captain

In compliance with verbal instructions, I have the honor to report that I came to this place, called on Lieut Nelson, for all the information he could give me concerning the alleged frauds practiced by Osborn and Drumgoole, Claim Agents at this place, and from statements made by Lt. Nelson, and Mr. Kelso, former partner of Osborn, I am satisfied that Mr. Drumgoole, Osborn partner, has not been guilty of any dishonest acts, in connexion with his business: but I am not so well satisfied in Osborns case though I have been unable to arrive at any definite conclusion, from the fact that John Mathews the cold Soldier whose claim was awarded and sent here for payment, cannot be found; and no-one seems to know of his whereabouts except Osborn & Drumgoole themselves, who are both absent one at Shelbyville, the other at Nashville. Mathews is supposed to live about 12 miles in the country, but cant learn in what direction, and the return of O. & D. being indefinite 
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