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W. 209. R.F & A.L Va 1866
War Dept. B.R.F & A.L
Washington. D.C Jany 31/66

War Dept. Bureau
Max Woodhill, Col &c

Acknowledges receipt of communication of Mr. Geo Mayo of Mattoax, Va, bearing endorsement of the Asst Commr Va. relative to the settlement of Freedman on lands & hiring them against their will. States the the [[strikethrough]] Asst[[//strikethrough]] Commr cannot recognize the principles of compulsory labor &c

LB 3v. 209
Recd Feby 3/66 

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