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Farmville Charlotte Co Va
July 6th 1867

Col Jordan
Sir
I was absent in Richmond at the time your communication came to the Office, which will account for my delay. I have made particular enquiry, have investigated the report to my satisfaction, among both white and colored and not one of them say they ever heard any such statements uttered by any one of the Speakers either Black or white. I presume therefore it must be false. The two gentleman disclaim any such thought or idea. Col Clarkson and Mr Frank Barnes seem to be much mortified at the report, and much surprised that such remarks could have been circulated, for say, they, the idea of such a proposition never occurred to them once.

Very respectfully
Your Obt Svt
R. A. Barnes

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original on file in this office
Jno W Jordan
Bvt Lt Col U.S.V.
Asst. Sub. Asst. Comr