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0922 [[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 File Brief