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June 18th
Sir
Your communication of the 7th inst relative to the son of Milly, freedwoman is received and I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say in reply that for such children by the laws enacted by the last legislature of this State placed or as equalily as to the legal right with white children. In the case you name, if the man married another woman and holds that relation to her now, the Mother, Milly is entitled to the custody of the boy referred to by you.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
E L Deane
Capt & AAG

James M [[?]] Esqr
Aft Bureau RF&AL
[[?]] Ga