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June 15th

Sir:
Your communication of the 10th inst has been recd and I am directed by the Asst Com'r to say, in reply, that neither the white nor colored citizens can organize themselves into military companies except in accordance with the laws of this State and with the consent of the Dept Comdr. Your action in forbidding the meeting and drilling of colored militia companies is approved.

Steps have already been taken in the matter of obtaining provisions for the destitute and food will be furnished as rapidly as possible.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Theo F Forbes
Lieut & A.A.A.G.

S. P. Pearce= Esqr.
Agent Bureau R.F.A.L.
Van Wert

Transcription Notes:
Hello, this is great, in the first sentence record was spelt wrong but other than that, it was great.