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T.8. (Bu R. F. &c 2 Dist Va) 1867 Thacksten, T. C. Atty at Law. Clarksville Va. Apl. 16, 67. Represents case of Henry Duncan, freedman, who loaned $500 in gold to A. Boyd & Son, late Merchants of Boydton, Va, in 1859–60 — Duncan at the time being a slave — taking a note therefore bearing 6% int. After emancipation proclamation, having confidence in the solvency of the firm, he on Feb 12, 62 renewed the note for $520. In 1866 Boyd & Son made a deed of trust, from the benefits of which Duncan was entirely cut off, and having the same facilities for claiming and asserting his rights as others, and now stand [[pa?]] under the laws of Va. for the vindication of his rights, requests the interference of the Comdg General. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER APR 20 1867[[/stamp]] Bureau RF&AL Off. Sub Asst Comr &c Petersburg Apl 20, 67 Respty forwarded (thro Hd Qrs Asst Commr) J. R. Stone Bvt Major and Sub Asst Comr Bu R.F.&A.L. EB 479 Vol 2} [[???]] No
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