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Brvt. Brig. Genl. Orlando Brown
Asst Comr. Bureau R.F. & A.L.

Genl.
I have the honor to request that, the property now rented of me and held by the Bureau, situated in the City of Norfolk, known as "Southgate's Institute", may be restored to me with all the right of ownership.

Enclosed I forward the papers signed by the Sub Asst. Comr of this Sub. Dist.

I have the honor to remain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Saml. Cutherell

I, L R. Watts a Notary Public for the City of Portsmouth do certify that Saml Cutherell, whose name is signed to the above writing personally appeared before me and made oath that he is not embraced in any of the exceptions of the Presidents Proclamation of May 29th 1865. Given under my hand this 29th of November 1867.
Legh. R. Watts
Notary Pub

[[5 cent postage stamp (INTER.REVENUE CERTIFICATE) w/portrait of George Washington in left margin; initialed by LRW with additional notation]]

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