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0773 L 45 (R.F & A.L. Vol 2) 1865 Fort Smith, Ark. Octr. 24, 1865. Leard J. H. Agent A.W. Commission States that the Chickasaw & Choctaw Indians have com'd a most deadly persecution upon the Colored people at that Post, & thinks an interference on the part of the Government is necessary, as soon as possible. File [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Off Copy to Genl Sprague. Nov 8, 1865 for report Off copy to Mr Egbert J. Smith Sp'l Ag't Int. Dept for his infn. Rec'd B.R.F. & A.L. Nov. 8, 1865
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11/28 - added number at top, added missing periods and commas, Corrections Special Agent',
Text here appears A.W.Commission, but 2 pages forward in actual letter looks more like A.U. which does make sense as American Union Commission whereas I cannot find an A.W. Commission.