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August 3d

Sir
Your communication of 1st inst has been received, and the Asst Com'r directs me to say that if the freedwoman Alexandra refuses to accept of any and all offers of assistance from the Bureau, she alone is responsible for the result,

You will direct Mr Darden to return to this Office the transportation Order forwarded to him for her, in case she has refused it.

Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
T. F. Forbes
Lt and A.A.A.G.

W. Woods Esqr
Agent &c
Madison Ga