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Roseland,
Octo: 20 1865

Colo: O. Brown,

Sir,
I enclose the papers in the case of Mrs. Watts, a most worthy lady, whose case I commend to your especial attention.  Capt. Wilder does not say any thing about the protection of her fences & wood & timber.  I would be pleased that your order, if any made, should include this point.  One of the Chief grievances & complaints of our people is the wanton destruction in this regard, particularly after the freedmen learn that they are to be dispossessed after their leases are out.  A general order on this subject would save much injury & loss & be most acceptable to the people.  Mrs. Watts has no out-house at all, no stable, curing-house, wood house or kitchen.  If she could be allowed to have possession of a portion the out-house it would greatly promote her comfort.  

With great Respect,
Yr: obt: Servt:
Jos: Segar

P.S. Please answer at Washington -

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