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Hampton Oct 23d 1865.

Col O Brown
Commissioner for Virginia

Dear Sir.
I presented your communication of the 16th inst to Capt Wilder & he exhibited your order of Sept 1. There is a variance between them_ One gives the immediate possession, whilst the other only at the expiration of any lease_ There is really no lease_ but a negro who was a most worthless Free negro here before the war, has squatted upon one of them_ Will you be kind enough to give Capt. Wilder specific instructions in consonance with your communication of the 16th inst_
I am, Col
Very Respectfully,
F. A_ Schmeltz

Transcription Notes:
Had trouble deciphering some words but the overall message is there.