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Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Office Supt. 1st Dist of Va.
Aug 5 1865
(4)

Respectfully returned to Lt Jno. H Keatley A.S. R.F and A.L. Norfolk Va. 

If in the opinion of Lt Keatley this property is abandoned, according to the definition of "abandoned property" in 1st sect. of act of Congress of 1865 which provides that "property real or personal shall be regarded as abandoned property when the lawful owner shall be voluntarily absent therefrom, and engaged either in arms or otherwise in aiding or encouraging the rebellion, it will be retained, if not it will be returned to the