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[[image]] State of Rhode Island
Executive Department,
Providence July 21st 1865.

Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard U.S. Vols.
Chief of Freedmens Bureau
Washington D.C.

General, 
I am directed by His Excellency Governor Smith to introduce to your favor
Rev. H.G. Stewart
the R.I. agent of the Freedmens Association and His Excellency will consider it a personal favor if you can forward Mr. Stewart's wishes with your official influence

I have the honor to be General
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Charles E Bailey
Col & A.D.C.

Transcription Notes:
Too many questionable areas to submit.