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New Canton Va
Aug 2d 1867

Col Mallory
A.A.A.G. B.R.F & A L
Richmond Va

Dr Col

I learn that a freedman named Wm Ward and his wife "Charity" have left here to appeal to the Bureau to obtain possession of their daughter of Charity who they claim is unlawfully detained in my hands.  Before giving any decision in the case I would request that it may be investigated by any officer or persons the Bureau may designate or that if it should be thought best to settle the matter at Hd Qrs that I may have an