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0020 Roseland, near Fortress Monroe,Octo 11, 1865 Colo: Brown Comm'r Freedmen's Affairs, State of Virginia Sir, I beg to hand your the papers herein and to ask an early decision. Mr Anderson has been, until recently, in possession of his property under a deed of the U.S. District Court for E. Virginia. I am not aware by what law the Freedman's Bureau has gained possession. Capt. Wilder promised me a few days since to give Mr Anderson permission immediately on his filing disputation. The petition was filed, and yet permission is not given, Capt. W. alleging that he must refer the matter to you. A case so plain needs no reference and here I have to ask that you will enclose to me a direct order in the premises. The people here cannot stand the delay and the other annoyances
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