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War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.
Washington, October 11th, 1865.

Hon James Speed
Attorney Genl U.S.

Sir
I am directed by Major Genl Howard to request that no action will be taken upon the application for pardon prefered by S.G. Cook Esq of Va, until Mr. Cook has satisfied this Bureau that the interests of the Freedmen will not be prejudiced by his being pardoned.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant
(Sd) Max Woodhull
Col and Asst. Adjt General

Official copy respectfully furnished Col. O. Brown for his information
Max Woodhull
Asst. Adjt Genl