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BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN & ABANDONED LANDS, States of Kentucky, Tennessee and Nor. Alabama. Assistant Commissioner's Office, Nashville Tenn Oct 3rd 1865 His Excellency. Andrew Johnson Presdt Washington D.C. Dear Sir. I have the honor to report that on the 1st inst. I received the following telegram from yourself. Washington Sep 30th 1865. "Brig Genl. C.B. Fisk Nashville Tenn. The following telegram has just been recd. "Nashville Sep 30th 1865. Andrew Johnson. I appeal to you for protection - This day my house has been entered by colored soldiers living on my place - My life and that of my family threatened My daughters cursed, and my dog shot in my dwelling - further violence is threatened to night - from you alone can I expect protection (sgd) Margaret Donelson." (over)