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City Point Va. August 7th 1865

Sir:
I have to honor most respectfully to apply for possession of a frame house and lot at City Point, Pr. George Co Va. belonging to the undersigned.

The house is not occupied by any one, it having been used until lately as a guard-house.

Desiring to have the use of my property, I would most respectfully and earnestly call the attention of the Officers of your Bureau to this case, and request that you will give the undersigned possession of his property.

On the 22nd of September 1864 I took the oath of Allegiance to the United States, and have been quietly living since undisturbed.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
Claus Trede

Capt. Wm. Hodges
Asst Supt. Freedman Bureau
City Point Va.