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was not favorable) to try and find where the money had gone to. I promised her I would do so. This is all I know concerning the matter under investigation. Capt. Pickett does not state whether the money was forwarded to me direct or through the office of Sub Asst Commr Rome the usual channel But as the communication probably contained accompanying documents as well as the money it would naturally have gone through that office - if to me direct and it contained money he probably had it registered and the books of P.M. at this place will show that I have received no registered letter since I have been here  Miss Mead is living about 3 miles from Dalton and is very anxious to go to her friends in Petersburg. Hoping that this communication will aid in tracing the missing money and aid in its recovery

I have the honor to be 
Sir very Respectfully, 
Your Obt Servt.
(signed) Ralph T. Finney 
Agent Bu: RF &c

Thro
Bvt. Maj Ca. de la Mesa
Sub Asst Commr.
Rome Ga.