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S. 13. R.F. & A.L. Va. 1st Vol. 1868.

Bureau R.F and A. Lands
Hd Qrs. 2. Sub Dist Va
Petersburg, Va. Jany 9th/68.

Stone J. R.
Agent &c

Communicates in reference to the letters of Mallery Todd, to Genl Schofield claiming as his a certain a girl, named Sarah living with Mr Land in Sussex Co. Va. States he has investigated the case, and says Todds claim is an unwarrantable assumption. The mother is not Todds wife but has been used by several Negroes. He has informed Todd he cannot have the child unless by due process of law as he has no just claim to her The girl is legally bound to Mr Land and has a good home.

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L JAN 10 1868 [[/stamp]]

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