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H.212 O.A.C. Vol 2.1867 66 Savannah, Ga. March 12, 1867 Hopkins C.H. Citizen Informs Lieut. J M Hoag that he has leased his plantation to Rev. T.G. Camell and freedmen there settled for the year 1867 - with the understanding that if they can pay for it in several installments they can purchase the same for $15,000.- [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] file [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F & A.L. GEORGIA OFFICE ASS'T. COMM'R. REC'D MAR 13 67 [[/stamp]] Recd. O.S.A.C. D of S March 12, 1867 0.S.A.C. D of S (H56) Vol.1.1867 Bureau R.F and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist of Savannah Savannah Ga. March 12, 67 Respectfully referred to Col. C.C. Sibley U.S.A. Asst. Com'r. State of G.a. for his information. Would recommend immediate action in case it is decided to advance rations to the freedmen engaged upon this plantation. J. Murray Hoag 1st Lieut. U.S.A. and Sub Asst. Com'r
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