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Norf'o Va Dec 1st 1865

Chas E Johnson Esqr
Freedmens Bureau
Norfolk Va

Dear Sir
by direction of the City Council I respectfully apply for possession of Ashland Hall & the Blues Gun Room. The Title to the Property is unquestioned, having been under control of the City & the Norfolk light Artillery Blues since their Building. The Land was condemned for Public purposes, in 1835 or 38 I believe as may be seen by records in the clerks office

Respectfully
Wm. T Harrison
Ch'n Com. C. Council