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condition I have been unable to learn) who I am informed shipped it to Galveston to Nicholas & Bro.

There is not enough left to pay the Freedmen the wages due them, but if these 3 Bales can be found these will be. I am satisfied that with this description it will be difficult to identify the cotton, but I fear to postpone it longer, to await more definite information, lest it might be sold and sent out of the state.

Very Respectfully
Your Most obt Servt.
I. Johnson.
Capt and S.A. Com.