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0943 Washington DC Sep 5th 1867. Sir, Gen. H.W. Barry Agent for the Freedman's Bureau has been suspended for outrageous conduct here for trying to commit a rape, leaving bills unpaid, &c &c. He is a shrude tricky person, The public should know who he is That he may not practice any of his villany on them. Yours etc signed James Edwards I certify that I received this document on the 9th Sept 1867. signed J.W. Bates Asst PM Goodman Miss a true copy H.R. Williams Lieut. 4th U.S. Inf. Asst. Insp. Genl.
Transcription Notes:
The author writes 'shrude' but pretty sure he means 'shrewd'. just so the reviewer doesn't think that's a mistake.