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Indulgence was granted to the freedman during the hollidays No arrest made nor any disposision shown to persecute them.
 
There being no active necessity of a medical officer at this post Dr Thos Turner Act Asst Sug U.S.A. has retired & ordered to Harpers Ferry W.Va. on the 7th inst.

I am convinced that all that is required in this Sub Dis is the presence of an Officer to secure justice to the freedman

I Am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
E.H. Ripley
Capt V.R.C. & Asst Supt

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