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Bureau of Refugees,Freedmen & Abandoned Lands.
Head Quarters Asst.Commissioner, State of Virginia.
Richmond, Va,. October 14 1865. 

Assistant Supt. Freedman Bureau
Powhattan County

Sir
Please investigate the case of Wm Tyler, leasing the Ferry at Jefferson, who complains that the rate of ferriage at his ferry have been reduced to the old standard of specie prices, while the rates at other ferrys are based upon the paper currency. The rates at Tyler ferry will be same as at the other ferrys of the state - You will report your acting in this case to these Head Quaters with as little delay as possible - 
   
I am, Sir, your obedient servant
H.B. Scott
Lieut. Col. Ins Genl                   

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