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he had any right to my money, or what right he has to make a colored man come back to his office, from the Bank; and charge him for it, if he is paid by the Government.

I write to you to make him give my money back to me, and pay colored men, when they come with all their witnesses, and not keep them to be robbed in Vicksburg for two or three days. 

Very Respectfully,
George Washington (5th) his x mark
late Co G. 66th U.S.C.I.

I certify that the above statement is correct. 

Horace Scott his x mark

Witness 
J L Griffin JP  {seal}
& Mayor