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Bragg Colony
Aug 6th 1865

Lt D.G. Fenns [?]
A.A.A.G &c 

Sir.

I have the honor to refer to you the following case, with the enclosed statement, for action

Polly Valentine formerly a slave of Mad Collins of this Parish, wishes to obtain a daughter who was taken from her 4 years ago by Mad Gilmore, and taken to Texas. The enclosed statement of Mad Gilmore is given at the request of Polly

The mother is very anxious to have the girl brought to her, and applies for that purpose

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
C.E. Wilcox
Capt & Asst Supt Freedmen

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