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Office Sub-Assistant Commissioner,
Bureau of R. F. & A. L., State of Texas,
Houston, Texas, Dec. 18th 1866

Maj. S.H. Lathrop
Actg Asst. Comr

Maj
This will be handed you by Capt. Boyd of Austin Co, he is on his way East to procure freedmen to work on his plantation.  I have had occasion to notice Capt. Boyds action as Justice of the Peace, and would not hesitate to give him all assistance in my power, as he is a fair and honorable gentleman.

I am very respectfully
Your obt. servt
J.C De Gress
Sub-Asst Comr.