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was promulgated, I had many of the eligant to call on me, requisting that I would rescind the Order. The only reply I made was, Gentlemen, in law the freedmen have all the rights that you have. The Order will stand & shall be carried out & I'll abide the consequences. 

Respectfully submitted for the information & consideration of the Asst. Commissioner -

I am Sir, 
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt Sert
A.H. Mayers
S.A. Commr's