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Augusta, Ga. Decr. 9th 1865.

Howard O.O. 
Maj. Gen.

Copy of Telegram to Gen. Tillson stating that the "Tribune" accuses him (Gen. T.) of saying that "Negroes can never expect equality & may be worse off free than as slaves - does not believe it was said. Requests an answer by letter.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Sent Dec 9, 65