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L.14.3 R.F. & A.L. Va. 2d Vol. 1868
M.331, (1st Mil'y. Dist.) Vol. 4, 1868.
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WRAPPER, 2 ENCLOSURES.

Richmond, Va.
Sept. 26th 68.
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Mallery Garrick
Lt. Col. USA. and A.A.I.G.
In absence of the Asst. Com'r.

Fw'ds com'n from Sidney P. Smith √, A.S.A.C. in relation to a case of dispute between Chas Johnson √ (col'd) and John Porter √ (white) regarding the possession of two stray calves. Calls attention to endorsements of Lieut. Vinal √, Mil Com'r, and Col. Lee, √ S.A. Com'r. in connection therewith, and requests information as to the best mode of procedure in this and similar cases.

V193 Vol 4, 1868 filed herewith

[[stamp]] Judge Advocate [[illegible]] NOV 17 1868 [[/stamp]]

Hdqrs. 1st Mil. Dist. Recd Sept. 26, 1868.

[[left margin]] M/R.B. 39. (J.A.O.) 1868 [[/left margin]]

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