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and of those freedmen who went to the Convention whose lives have since been threatened. Deeming it absolutely necessary from the above causes & for the more faithful performance at the present time of my duties, I have the honor to request that the said men be at once permanently detailed & ordered to report to me for duty.

The Civil are beginning to be too independent but I shall soon with this small detachment bring them to their duty.

Hoping you will grant me this detachment permanently

I am
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
William A. Rock
Sub asst Commssr.