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Norfolk Va Sep 21st 1865.
 
In accordance with the provisions of Genl. Orders No 19 Bureau of Refugees Freedmen & Aband' Lands, H'd Qr's. Ass't Commr. Richmond Va. I have the honor to apply for the restoration of my property, situated near Newport News, Va

Herein are enclosed the requirements of said Order No 19 and a former application for the restoration of the property. I would beg to state that I was present and an applicant for this property before the Act of Congress was passed authorizing the seizure of abandoned lands, and that I also took the Amnesty Oath of President Lincoln in January, 1864.

Very Respectfully
Mattie Parrish