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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.