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Wise Farm
Princess Anne Co. Va
June 17th, 1866

Capt
I have the honor to apply for a leave of absence of Ten (10) days to enable me to visit my home at Albany N.Y. in consequence of the illness of one of my children.

I would state that the present overseer of this farm, has for a long time been connected with the bureau, and is perfectly familiar with its duties, and will attend to matters during my absence.

I am Sir very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Morton Havens 
Lt and Asst. Supt R.F.& A.L.

Capt Wm P. Austin
Supt R.F. & A.L.
1st Dist of Va.

Transcription Notes:
County of Princess Anne is a former county in the British Colony of Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States, first incorporated in 1691. The county was merged into the city of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963, ceasing to exist.