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0792 Norfolk Va August 2nd 1865 Maj Genrl O. O. Howard Chief Freedmans Bureau Washington D.C. Genrl, Having ascertained all the facts connected with the absence of Mr Miles from the City of Portsmouth I am fully satisfied that his property should be restored to him and therefor, forward the enclosed application to you. Knowing Mr M. personally and the facts connected with has case leaves no doubt in my mind that justice can only be done by restoring to him his property. I refer you to his own statement and affidavits connected with it for the particulars in his case. I have the honor to be Your Most Obt Servt Chas W Buttz Atty for J M, Miles
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