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HEADQUARTERS, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
DISTRICT OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE
Complaint Division

Baltimore, February 18th, 1868,
Maj Genl. O. O. Howard,
Commissioner. Bureau, Refugees, F. and A.L.
Washington, D.C.

General,
"Joanna Brown." Complains that her two Children "Sarah" and "Sam" ages 10 and 13 years, were detained since November 1864, by Mr. "Spratley Ellis," Near Waverly Depot Sussex County Va, She wishes to obtain her children, but is afraid to go for them herself, Respectfully Requests the Kind assistance of the Bureau to obtain, and send the Children to her through their office.

Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servant.
H. Brooks
Asst. Commissioner and
Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S.A.