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3 V. 320
Bureau of Refugees. Freedmen & Abandoned Lands.
Head Quarters, Asst. Commissioner, State of Virginia.
Richmond, Va. 21st February 1866.

Captain Stuart Barnes
A.Q.M. and Supt

Captain,
James Hoye of Goochland Co reports that a colored man named Anthony Cozens, at work in your dist, has a family on his farm, who are in destitute circumstances, he further states that the said Anthony has been offered wages, and a place on his farm, which he would not accept, and deserted his family - Mr. Hoye requests that Anthony may be made to return to his family, or send part of his wage for their support.

You will please report action in this Case.

By order of 
Col O. Brown, Asst Comr
James A Bates
Capt and A A A G