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Norfolk Sept. 30th 1865

Major General Howard U.S.A.
Chief of Bureau of Freedmen.
Washington D.C.

General,
Through the care of Chas E. Johnston Esq., Asst. Supt of Freedmans Bureau here, I transmit a statement to which I respectfully ask your attention.

Accompanying this statement are extracts from the deed of Lease and the Certificate of G.C. Walker Esq, late law partner of Mr. L. H. Chandler U. States District Attorney. Any other paper or proof you may require, I will endeavor to furnish.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt.
C.W. Newton

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