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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Fort Monroe Va Aug 31st 1868 Dear Genl There are here two deserving colored women named Respectively Caroline and Sarah Washington, who are anxious to return to their homes in South Carolina (Green Ville), they have not the means to do so - If in your power will you give them a free pass or one commuted at as low a rate as possible - I think this gift would be appreciated, and tend in some degree, to aid them in life - Yrs Very Truly Guy V. Henry Bt Col 1st Arty Genl O O Howard Washington