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April 21st 71 Mrs. Mary Jane Hickman, Newbern, NC [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Madam: Referring to your letter of the 30th ult. I am [[strikethrough]] decide [[/strikethrough]] instructed to inform you that the Rolls of the North Carolina colored regiment [[strikethrough]] is [[/strikethrough]] have been examined and no record of the person in question found. It is possible he may have been an officers servant. Very respectfully (sd) EW A.A.A Genl