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connection with the preservation of that health as before stated of a sick grand child, and although I am in constructive possession of my house, I learn I am chargedble with a rent of eighteen dollars per month to the Bureau. Shurely women and children are not objects towards whom the act of Congress intended to [[strikethrough]] punish [[/strikethrough]] apply for they are not the class upon whom punishment could be inflicted for the late rebellion. I think, General, that in the exercise of humanity - and a true construction of the act of Congress, under which my property is held, you will direct its restoration, without delay, to me_

Very Respectfully
Ann McRea

To Major Genl Howard
Chief of the Freedmans Bureau
Washington D.C.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of August 1865

J. S. Stubbs
Notary Public

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