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the whole family were free before the kidnaping by virtue of President Lincolns proclamation. Lewy sold this woman & her children soon after they were returned to him, & since their sale the husband has been unable to learn where they were taken to. Supposes they were carried to Richmond. I desire that you will endeavor to ascertain whether my letter reached Genl. Howards dept. & if so what they will advise - if you cannot do this, pursue any cause that you may deem prudent, to procure the desired information - remit your bill for such trouble as you may be at & I will forward promptly. All well - business fair - I shall be in Washington next month. Kind regards to Mrs. Sherwood - Remember me your friend. Most truly yours J. S. Haldeman Mr. Blackburn send his kind regards to yourself & Mrs. S- - Hal - [[margin note]] H 188 RF&AL Va 2d V 66