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Wilmington N. C. March 28th 68. Gen O.O. Howard Commissioner B. R. F. & A. L. Washington D. C. General. We the undersigned citizens of Wilmington, have learned that there is an attempt being made to have Genl. Allan Rutherford the Commissioner of the Bureau removed- we therefore take this opportunity to respectfully enter our protest against such action. Gen. Rutherford is the sole protection to the loyal profile in this distinct- and we hope he will not be removed. We represent that class of profile who were always loyal and as loyal people we ask that no order for his removal be issued. Gen Rutherford's offense is, that he refuses to affiliate with rebels, or make [[?]] honorable and loyalty [[?]]