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Office Pro Ma Americus Geo Dec 5th 1865 W.W. Deane Capt. & A.A. Gen. Captain, I had the honor to address a communication to you sometime since asking for information and instructions in refference to several helpless and infirm Freedpeople who I have had to take charge of or they would have died of starvation. If you recived my letter will you have the kindness to return me an answer by the Bearer Sergt Casey who returns to this place I remain Capt Respt Your Obdt Servt James Entwisle Capt Comdg 176th N.Y. Vol and Asst Pro Mar