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Sir
This will be presented to you by the Rev Mr Stewart. "The agent of the Rhode Island Association for the relief of Freedmen." He is in Washington to promote its interests, one of which is the removal to this State of a number of the Freedmen for whom he has attained constant employment in good places at remunerative wages.

Very respectfully
Seth Padelford
President

Providence 24 July / 65

Transcription Notes:
Seth Padelford, future governor of Rhode Island