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Norfolk Va
6th Sept. 1865

His Excellency
Andrew Johnson
Dear Sir
I enclose you a letter addressed to you from the Honl. David Outlaw of Bertie County No. Car. [[North Carolina]] the state he makes is no doubt court correct to his knowledge, as only lived about one mile from him during the Rebellion
If you only know the stand I had taken during the war, I am certain you would not hesitate one moment in giving up my store. Although I am certain on one moments reflection you will at once send me an order to the commanding officer here to release it -  

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