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Richmond Va December 20th 1866 Bvt Major Gen JM Schofield U.S.A. Commanding Dept of the Potomac. General We the undersigned a Committee, appointed by the Colored Citizens of Richmond to wait upon you, would respectfully ask for the use of two pieces of "Field Artillery" for the purpose of firing a Salute on the 1st January 1867, in honor of the Emancipation Proclamation, which we wish to celebrate We would also ask for the loan of a U.S. Flag, which we are desirous of carrying in the procession, and bind ourselves for its safe return. Trusting our request will meet with a favorable consideration at your hands We are General Very respectfully Your Obt Servants Robert Clarke Chairman JC Whirelton } Stephen Jones } Frederick J Smith } Committee Napoleon Price } Lewis H Carter } Joseph Cox }