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so prejudicial to the interests of the undersigned & his creditors (who are all loyal to the Government)you would be pleased to grant him an early release of the property above-mentioned, & a return of the accrued rents.

Very respectfully,
Your obed't servt
A.F. Leonard

Norfolk, Va, 31 July, 1865.

The undersigned citizens are well acquainted with the above-named, A.F. Leonard, of Norfolk city. Knowing him to have been an invalid for nearly eight years past, & believing his case to be a proper one for relief, they respectfully recommend that his said property be restored to his possession.

Jas.E. Bell M.D.               
Jas L Belote Ex Mayor of the city of Norfolk          
A.L. Hill
Orlando Windsor
Jno. Whitehead
W.H. Turner
Thos. Bottimore
Wm. J. Harison
P. Dilworth
T.H. Whitehurst

Transcription Notes:
James L Belote was the Mayor of Norfolk in 1864 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-11 11:16:05 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-11 11:33:42 to left justify the names. Also, this writer drags his periods (which is common with this old-timey pens)