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Private
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lnads,
Office Sup't District of the Nottoway.
Petersburg, Va., July 7 1865
Colonel
I am fully convinced there is cause for the delay in turning over affairs to me. and now, in keeping them in the control of the military authorities.

the interests of the Bureau demand distinctness, and a complete reception from the military authorities of all affairs pertaining thereto, as soon as possible.