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0172

a correct copy viz:

"Office Asst Supt. Freedmen
Norfolk Va Aug 19th 1865.

To Mrs Hipkins

Madam
The house you now occupy will be leased to a paying tenant "Immediately" You will be allowed to retain a portion of the house, provided you can make satisfactory arrangement with the new tenant

By order of
Chas E. Johnston
Supt &C

This applicant further states that she is left a widow of the said John Hipkins, with seven children the heirs of his body begotten, and that she and said children are the only representatives of the Estate, and that she makes this application in behalf of such children as well as in her own behalf.

All of which is respectfully submitted and this applicant earnestly prays that the matter may be immediately considered and adjusted.

x  Matilda Hipkins.

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