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Col O Brown

Dear Sir
Yours of the 25th inst by Captn James A Bates I rec'd this morning. In answer I have to say that when I presented my paper to the Freedmens Bureau here I was informed that it would be necessary to get proof of title before the paper could be forwarded. I then went to the clerk office in Portsmouth with regard to the County property and to the clerk office in Norfolk with regard to the city property, both of these I got and forwarded through this office. 

Please re-examine my papers.  My impression is that both certificates are on the same paper.  Do me the favor to answer at your earliest convenience.

Very Respectfully
Yours
Jas. G. Pollard

Nov  Nov 27th 65 

Transcription Notes:
Although the word "paper" is smudged on this page, the wrapper indicates "both are on the same paper"