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No 9 Commerce St Norfolk Va July 21st 1866 "Wm. P. Austin" "Capt. A.A.Q.M. and Supt 1st Dist Va" Sir: Yours of today is rec'd, & contents noted & in reply beg leave to state, that after I communicate with Maj Gen'l A.H. Terry & find it expedient to visit Richmond & if transportation is furnished me & I am paid for my time while I neglect my business & there is funds furnished me to leave with my family for their support during my absence I will then inform you what my action will be in the premises. Please answer if you think it necessary. If I can aid our Beneficent Govt in any honorable way at any time I shall be most happy to do so.
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