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To writing within six days after the alleged declarations were made. 3th whether after. The surrender of this Department and the military Proclamation of freedom therein Milstead continued to live with the colored woman as his wife treating and recognizing her as such. My reason for having this last inquiry made is that by the law of the State of 18th March 1848, the issue of marriages deemed null in law, are nevertheless declared legitimate, and as a matter of course entitled to inherit as legal heirs, which in a certain state of facts might raise a question as to the rights of the children independently of the alledged will.

Yours respectfully
A.P. Wiley, Atty.