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October 9th

General.
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of a communication from E. C. Powell (colored) referred to this Office on 29th ultimo "for remarks or recommendations".

I would state that the subject referred to has been previously brought to my attention through a petition received from the colored citizens of Greensboro Ga. I am now awaiting the arrival of one of their number, whom they have authorized to lay the matter before me in person, when I shall be prepared to return the papers above referred to with such recommendations as shall seem to be to the best interests of the parties concerned.
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