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State of Rhode Island, &c.
Commissary General's Office,
Providence, June 29, 1865.

Dear Sir,
I am authorized to state that this department will cooperate with your society in making temporary provision for a detachment of the freed people, if you decide to try the experiment.

The present season being favorable immediate action is certainly desirable

Respy Yours
H. Crandall
Capt & Assist Com Genl.

Rev. N.G. Stewart. 
Agent &c
Providence.