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L.R. L. 1. (F.D.) 1865 L. 37. (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1865 Ft. Smith Ark., Oct. 12"/.65. S II 63 LR HA [[637?]] Looman, Robert (cold) Chairman. Forwards Petition in behalf of himself and others, who have escaped from slavery among the Choctaw & Chickasaw Indians, praying for assistance of the Government in procuring the release of their wives and families who are still held to bondage. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [/stamp]] E.R. File Wrapper. (2 Enclosures.) Rec'd Bureau R.F. & A.L. Nov. 2nd 1865. Recd Trent Dist. Dec 4/1865 War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c., Washington. Nov 3rd. 1865. Respectfully referred to Brig. Genl. Sprague Asst. Commr. &c. for investigation and report. Please return these papers. By order of Maj Genl Howard Commissioner Max Woodhull Asst. Adjt. General L.R. R. 541. Brig I see that three of the enclosures have had the offering made. Look into it then file M W Recd BRF & AL Mo. & Ark Nov 18/65
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