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I had but one sergeant and four men (infantry).
My action has certainly been misrepresented to Genl Briscoe, or he would not have notified me on Aug. 10th that I must not issue any orders affecting persons or property of white or colored people in my district (F)
I can only regret that there should have been any misunderstanding between him and myself. and am, Colonel,
very respectfully
your obedt servt
R.S. Lacey
Capt & Supt

Col O. Brown
Asst Comr
Richmond Va