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Richmond Va
January 20th 1866'

Col O. Brown
Asst Com, Bureau of Refugees, F. & A. L.

Colonel
I have the honor to report that in accordance with instructions received from your Head Quarters I proceeded to Norfolk Va and made a thurough investigation of all facts connected with the burning of Concert Hall in that city — all of which is herewith respectfully submitted

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
J. N. Croft

P.S. 
Colonel
I would be much pleased to make this report in person, but I am unfortunatly confined to my bed by serious illness

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