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Williamsburg Va 1 Oct. 1865

Col. O. Brown
Asst. Comr. &c &c &c

Sir,
   On the 4th Sept. I  had the honor to present to you an order from Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, dated 1 Sept 1865 for the restoration of my land in York County Va.
   You told me that you would send an order to Capt. Wilder at Fortress Monroe, reciting the order above mentioned, and that you would send one to my address to this place.  I did not come here at once, after seeing you, but went to my family in a distant part of the State.
   I have very recently arrived here and have not recieved the order from you.  I doubt not that Capt. Wilder has received it, but I am very desirous  

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