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I know that should the case have come before me, as Mayor, I should have given the same unbiased and impartial decision as if I had been agent.

I repeat it, that giving control of freedmen to civil authorities, would tend more to allay the disquietude & dissatisfaction that prevails among the people than anything else.

I sent you my account a few days since, will you please allow it for me, as part was actual expense.

I would be pleased to hear from you.

Very Respfly
A.N. Simpson
Late agent &c