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NARA 396

Bureau of R. F. and A. L.
Hdqrs Central District, N.C.
Raleigh, N.C. Sept. 17th 1865

Capt. A. M. Garotte
Asst. Quarter Master

Captain:
I have the honor to request that you furnish a coffin for a Freedman who died yesterday at the hose [[house]] of a colored woman named Maggie Smith, in this city.

I am Sir very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Dexter E. Clapp
Lieut. Col. 38th Reg. U.S.C.T.
& Supt.