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Wilkesboro,
Wilkes Co. N.C.
"A'
Dec 28th 1867

Gen O.O. Howard

Your petitioner citizens of the county & state above named would respectfully represent that we have heard with profound regret of an Order removing Lieut J.F. Allison Asst Sub Asst Commr Bu RF&Al from this post involving the discontinuance of this post and we would most respectfully but earnestly beg that he be reinstated either in his present (or former) capacity or as a resident Agent of the Bureau.

There are many reasons impelling us the desire the continuance of an efficient Officer of the Bureau in