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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