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BRFAL (A.31.) Aug 18th 1866 Hempstead, Texas Aug 14th 1866 Allen W.H. Sub Asst Comr. Forwards a statement so the Maj Genl Comdg the Dept. concerning a petition for the release of Lee, and a request that he will not heed said petition Urgently requests the Asst Comr. to use all influence to prevent so direful a calamity to the Freedmen.