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Norfolk Va Nov 16th/65

Col O. Brown
Asst Supt R.F. & A L.
Dear Sir!

I have the honor to herewith enclose you a printed copy of the proceedings of the meeting of the Colored citizens of Norfolk, also those of the meeting in Portsmouth held on the 13th and 14th insts pursuant to a call by C.E. Johnston Esq., local agent of the Freedman's Bureau for this city for the purpose of choosing a representative to the Freedman's Court.

Mr. Pepper is now at Hampton to meet the Colored people but will see you in a few days and requested me to write to you.

I am with Great Respect
Your Obdt Servt
T.S.R. Baker

{The proceedings were published in the "Norfolk Post."}

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