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Henrico Co. May 15th 1867
General Schofield
I am destitute I owe one hundred and twenty five dollars rent. I have six in family. I had to draw some meat & meal from the Government. I can show you a letter from Rev. Mr. Peterkin or any reference you require. I have been sick periodically ever since last August. I was once independent but lost every thing. I am now prostrate. I will come and see you as soon as I get up and if any chance of assistance please leave a note at Mr M.W. Swains Cor. Marshall and 6th Street. I am not able to write.
Respectfully
John D. Longam

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Head Qrs Asst. Com State of Virginia
Richmond, Va., May 20th 1867
Respectfully returned to Col SF Chalfin AAG inviting attention to endorsement of Capt James A Bates SAC dated May 22nd 1867 and the enclosed papers. there is no power in these Hd Qrs to furnish charity except in the [[illegible]]
O Brown
Bvt Brig Genl Vols
Asst Comr
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