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of the crop. Subsequently Mr Lee returned & petitioned to Capt Coffin for the restoration of the property. it was refered to Genl Ludlow with an opinion that the property really belongs to Wm Lee living in NY State & brother to Frank, & recommending it be turned over to him. Genl Ludlow approves & causes the property to be restored to Frank H Lee, this was done May 27th contrary to Circular No 3 dated Washington May 22.

The property belongs to Wm H Lee and Francis H. Lee according to the acknowledgement of both; the applicant voluntarially went from the farm in question with the rebels in April 1862 according to the statement of his neighbors & notwithstanding the affidavits of James H Kerby & Wm Avery both of which

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