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

B,R, Lignoski is Suthorized to ratify and approve Contracts bitween the Planters and Freedmen of Smith Co; Texas in accordance with existing orders, and regulate all Matters pertaining thereto.

Josiah A. Sheets
Brevt Brig Genl
Commanding

Freedmans 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
Assist Supt of Freedmen