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by the Army the last one of his horses seven or eight in number and thought that his certainly was a case - coming fully under the head of "deserving destitute."

It never occurred to me that I had properly the right to turn over this property to any person who were not in actual need of the services of a horse, or had lost nothing by either army

The Prov. Marshalls sifted these matters thoroughly, and I had hoped that I should have no further trouble on the subject. If you shall desire at any time to see the authority upon which I acted I will cheerfully afford you the privilege of doing so by transmitting you a copy of Special order.

I am very truly yours &c
W.D. Hix