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law &c. Now you will perceive its operation.
Edward is turned off, for an offense too trifling to be noticed, he had no written contract, no person is permitted to hire him in that state, without subjecting themselves to a sure penalty. - If he remains idle any time, having no visible means of support, he will be liable to be had arrested as a vagrant, and placed to work in the chain gang or upon the public works.

I am
Respectfully
Your Obt Ser.
Jacob R Davis

Maj Gen. O O Howard
Comr F Bureau
Washington City
D.C.

Transcription Notes:
many educated guesses. Very difficult