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there, Bryant refused to be governed by the pledge giving by Mr White who returned to this office and requested the undersigned to retain the guard over the paper until he could consult with other Colored men and Compel Bryant to respect his pledge given in the name of the Colored people. I enclose Lt Forbes Statement.

I am
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Bvt Majr Genl Comd'g
& Asst Com'r

Maj Genl O. O Howard.
Com'r Bureau RF&AL
Washington. D.C.