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L 34 (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1866 New Orleans, La. Feb. 3rd 1866. Louisiana, Baird, A. Bvt. Maj. Genl. & Asst. Comr. Forwards for the consideration of Genl. Howard, letter from James Longstreet, (late a Rebel Genl.) suggesting the importance of transporting surplus colored laborers from Va. Ky & N.C. to the Gulf States, for the purpose of raising cotton."- Thinks it would be a wise policy to encourage such a movement. &c. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] (1 Enclosure) File Ansd by letter Feb 20 [[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. WASHINGTON. REC'D FEB 18 1866 [[/stamp]]
Transcription Notes:
Bvt = Brevet
James Longstreet -- Confed general