Viewing page 129 of 251

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Portsmouth Va.
September 6th 1865

Col. O. Brown
Chf. of Freedman's Bureau
Department of Virginia

Sir,
Agreeably to your instructions I enclose the original amnesty oath taken by my daughter Mrs. Pierce with the requisite affidavit of her not being included in either of the exceptions contained in the amnesty proclamation if the President of the U. States, dated 29th May 1865.

With many thanks for your courteous and kind attention at the interview recently held in your office may I respectfully solicit your favorable consideration of the application of Mrs. Pierce.

I am, Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt.
Tm.G.Webb

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-17 21:59:23