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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