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file Mem'a The within letter directing the retention of Freedman Perkins, until otherwise instructed from these Head Quarters, is hereby confirmed. By command Bvt Maj Lew Griffen. A. H. H. Taylor 2nd Lt. 17th U.S. Infty A.A.A.G. Hd Qrs Dist of Texas Galveston, Dec. 19, 1866 B.R.F.&A.L. (T.32) Dce. 19, 1866. Galveston, Tex. Dec. 19, 1866 Taylor, A. H. M. Lt. & A.A.A.G. Acknowledges receipt of letter and papers concerning the freedman Dick Perkins and gives his opinion concerning the matter. Make off copy for inf of Col De Gress