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Head Qrs U.S. Forces
Marshall Texas Aug 7/65

B.R. Lignoski is authorized to ratify and approve contracts between the Planters and Freedmen of Smith Co Texas in accordance with existing orders and regulate all matters pertaining thereto

Josiah A Sheets
Brvt Brig Genl
Commanding


Freedman's Bureau
Shreveport La Sept 26th 1865

To whom it may concern

B.R Lignoski is hereby appointed Provost Marshall of Smith County Texas and empowered to act for the year 1865

This appointment is subject to the approval of the Commissioner for Freedmen for the State of Texas, to which Officer the appointee will report at the earliest opportunity

Thomas Calahan
Asst Supt of Freedmen