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Sparta Geo Dec. 11th 1865
15

Stephens Linton

States of some apprehensive of an insurrection among the Negroes, they having secret meetings, drills and concealing fire arms, refers to Dr. Alfriend the bearer of said com, also asks if Freedman are allowed to carry fire arms, or if there is any provision made to deprive them of the same.

Genl. Tillson
Augusta
Ga.

Favor of Dr.
Alfriend.

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

Rec O.A.A Com Decr. 15/65