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Louise Co Va Nov 26th 1866 Maj Morse Supt Freedmens Bureau Gordonsville Va. Major, Permit me to make the following statement regarding a family of Freed people now living with me - & who were formerly my slaves - & to ask your assistance in their removal to the State of Misourie - where they are desirous of going to join other relatives & taken it is believed their condition would be much improved by such removal. They number in all 10 - and their names & ages are as follows - Wm Carter - Husb about 42 Husband Amanda Carter - Wife about 37 Wife Hugh Carter about 19 Boy Calup Carter about 14 Boy Henry Carter about 12 Boy Milley Carter about 10 Girl John Carter about 7 Boy Dely Carter about 5 Girl Victory Carter about [[strikethrough]] 3 [[/strikethrough]] Susan Carter Infant I have received from their Grand Parents
Transcription Notes:
I believe "Misourie" is Missouri. Not sure if the names of Hickory and Susan are crossed out.
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