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Petersburg December 16, 1865

Genl. O. O. Howard Chief of 
R F & A.L.
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir

Mr. James O Wakefield has requested us to enclose to you the enclosed papers.  Upon inspecting them they will explain themselves.

Mr. Wakefield informs us that he is greatly in Want of Money now in will therefore thank You to order the payment of his Claim; after doing so, please enclose them to our address and we will see that they reach him at once.

Your early Attention to this Matter will greatly oblige Mr. Wakefield and

Your obt. Servants
A & J. M Donnan
Attys: at Law
Petersburg Va:

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