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Brentsville Pr. Wm. Co. Va
January 15th 1866

Col. Brown}
Asst. Commr.}
Freedmens Bureau}
Richmond Va.}
 
Sir
Lt Hopkins Provost Marshal of this County informs me that my land has not been released from Your Dept. I therefore most respectfully ask that it may be done; having complied with all that is required to entitle me to its restoration as will be seen from the evidence herewith enclosed. Lt Hopkins will certify that I have a Special Pardon by the President of the United States I enclose evidence of my title to my land, also a Copy of the order of the United States Court dismissing the Libels against it upon payment of costs and Copy of receipts in full for cost in both cases

Yours very respectfully
Wm W. Thornton