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Abingdon Ma Dec 24th 1865
Col O. Brown
Apt Commipious [[?]] Richmond Ma

Col
I have the honor to report to you having been appointed on Secret Service by Brent mg B.C. Carter AQM Supr 8th District of Ma, I have visited the toure of Mariou Sangth Co Va. and find every thing quiet. I have also visited the neighborhood of the Salt Works and find things there quiet. I am now at this place and find every thing going on very peacably and orderly. I think that there need be no fear of an out break by the Freedmen here:-
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
S. S. Crockett    

Transcription Notes:
Not sure if it is toure of Mariou Sangth It looks like the word peaceably was spelt wrong.