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is done the freedmen in this Dist., and they are worse now there than when they were in slavery. Redress and an examination & thorough investigation earnestly requested. Richard McDay his X mark Sworn and subscribed to before me this 21st day of June in the year 1867. at Galveston Ts. J.T Kirkman 1st Lieut 26th U.S. Inf'y A. A. A. G'l. Bu. R. F. & A. L. State of Texas, Galveston.