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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va., December 21, 1865

Capt Stuart Barnes
A.Q.M & Supt &c

Capt
The Asst Commissioner directs that you inform him by return of mail, whether the instructions contained in letter from these Head Qrs, dated 13th inst; relative to the Harrison Estate, in Amelia Co, have been carried out

I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your obt Sevt
James A Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G.