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[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. REC'D JAN 15 1866
WASHINGTON [[/stamp]]

desire on their part resembles an instinct, and is almost uncontroleable. I hope Congress will take some wise action which shall enable all well disposed and industrious freed people to gratify this very natural and laudable wish.

D. T.

[[right margin]] G 25 (R.F. & A.L.  Vol 2) 1866

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