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Now it will be seen by reference to the accompanying order, that Oscars pay was reduced on the 26th of March to $10 per  month and again it will be seen, by reference to the order for his discharge that he was discharged on the 10th of the following July. A copy of said order which of course can be found by reference to records in the Office of Asst. Com, and which I find recorded in the letter book in this Office. The whole showing that Oscar was employed altogether six months lacking five days, and for the first two months and a half, he received $20 per month and for the balance of the time $10 per month, which would have amounted to about $83.85/100. showing a discrepancy of $3.85/100. and Oscar admits to me, that he is not sure that he credited all that he received on his book. You will observe, therefore that his statements are contradictory from beginning to end, but justice to him compels me to say that I do not think it has been intentional for I have always regarded his as one of the most honorable, and upright colored men that I have ever met, and think he would not have done it, had he not been influenced by others.