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E1 RF&AL Vol 12 1868 Wilkesboro, N.C. Dec. 28, 1867. Etaker, Alfred, (Colored.) and 6 others. Represent that they have heard of an order removing Lt. J.F. Allison, A.S.A. Comr from the post, & they earnestly beg that Lt. Allison be reinstated, or be continued in some capacity as an Agent of the Bureau, because of the ready & efficient method of adjusting differences, & for the sake of schools, with which they are not supplied, & because Lt. A. by his patient hearing & wise & just decisions has endeared himself to their race, & gained the confidence & esteem of their white neighbors. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] File ER retained [[stamp]] BUREAU R F & A L WASHINGTON. REC'D Jan 2 1868 [[/stamp]] File ER retained Bemis [[strikethrough]] Res retd with the inf that Lt a - has been retained in the service of the Bu [[/strikethrough]]