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same class in the neighborhoods who were also furnished.

The evidence that the fuel was furnished as herein stated, is shown by abundant evidence - the affidavits of several of the most respectable citizens of the county, already transmitted to you by Gen. Armstrong.

One thing is most certain: The Government owes me something on this head, for it is as well known in the whole community, that a large portion of the wood and timber on my farm was taken and consumed by the freed people as it is known that that has been a Rebellion.

Such are my necessities that I am willing to accept whatever the Government may tender, and if Gen. [[strikethrough]] Brown [[/strikethrough]] has any difficulty in satisfying himself as to the amount I should receive, I am entirely willing that the whole matter be referred to Gen. Howard,