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3 V. 452
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner, State of Virginia
Richmond, Va., 19th March 1866

Revd J. W Alvord
Care Bureau R F & A. L, Washington D.C.

Dear Sir,
I have the honor to enclose two letters from Mr. W.H. Macon dated 10th and 16th insts, in reference to the sale of his farm to Freedmen. The Asst Commissioner directs me to request your aid in finding a purchaser for the land, for the Freedmen, if the "Freedman's Savings and Trust Company" do not wish to become the purchasers.

I am, Sir
Very respectfully
Your obt servant
James A. Bates
Capt and a.a.a.g

(2 Enclosures)

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