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R7. R.F.&A.L. Vol 9. '67.

Philada 1. 22. 67

Major Genl Howard                                                                        
Freedmans Bureau
Washington D.C.

The enclosed from Mr Valentine U.S District Atty is in enquiry, for an answer from you, in reply to one of the 5" Inst respecting the sent command at the instance of Gen' Fiske. It seems we have no case at all, and unless settled by authority from you, will go against us and subject us to heavy costs - a very poor requital for the case and interest in how manifested to protect the Freedmen, in this and other cases. Your early reply will be but more justice 

Fr Your Obdt Servant
Randolph Banks
115 Chesnut Street