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animals and in some instances farms were thus left without the necessary means of cultivation.
On the facts being reported to me the order in question was issued so as to restrain Capt Lacey from interfering in matters which I understood to be under my control and for the management of which I was responsible to the Bt Major Gen commanding
I have the honor to be Your obdt servant
Sd. J C Briscoe
Bvt Brig Gen Comg
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R S. Lacey Capt & AQM & Supdt