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1152 Office Supt. Dist. of the Nottoway, Petersburg, Va, August 17th 1865. Respectfully returned to Capt. Hedges with reference to endorsement of the Ass't Commissioner. Capt Hedges will fully investigate the cause of the abandonment, and return with report to this office. Stuart Barnes Capt and A.Q.M. Supdt District EB.P Pge 27 Bureau R.F&A.L. Office Asst Supt City Point Aug 19/65 Respectfully returned to Capt Barnes. Mr Porter's daughter was living at City Point and left on account of the shelling of the place by the Gun Boats, all non-combatants having been notified to to move. Mr Porter himself has been a Resident of Petersburg seven or more years Wm Hedges Capt & Asst Supt F.B. E.B.P6
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