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write her that I have seen Genl Stoneman and he will not interfere further in the case. I think under the circumstances the sale was a good one and it would be best to let it stand.
 
Baltimore Jan 5th 1868
General Brown

Sir

I take the privilege of addressing these few lines to you.  I presume you will remember that I was in Richmond some time ago, for the purpose of seeing Genl Stoneman, about my property, Milford, which had been illegally sold, and at a great sacrifice you will also remember that I had a letter from Gen Howards, Hd Qrs, in Washington addressed to yourself, requesting you to aid me, for which services I am a thousand times obliged.  You know I told you that I had left all my business in