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84 85 be released after the proper examination. Any confessions she might make under threats of violence or promises of release would avail nothing but would rather hinder the ends of justice. Hoping you will give this your earliest attention I have the honor to subscribe myself Your Obt Servt Jas. W Sunderland Capt & Asst Sub. Com Bu R.F and AL District of Meridian Bu R.F and AL Office Sub Com Meridian Miss Aug 29th 1866 Preston Maj A.W. A.D.C. & A.A.A.G. Bu. R.F and A.L. Vicksburg, Miss, Sir Enclosed please find Certificate from Lieut Shorkley 15th Regt U.S. Inft: Supt Bu R.F and A.L. District of Selma Ala. I would respectfully state that the persons referred to therein have arrived at this place and such is thear condition that I concur in the reccommend of Lt Shorkley These persons have friends living in Toledo Ohio and would take care of them if thear and thus releive the expense of the Govt in supporting them If transportation can be furnished them release send at once as having no place to keep them I have become responsible for thear expenses at the House were they are stopping until an answer is received Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Henry E Rainals Capt V.R.C. Sub Com District of Meridian Bu R.F and A Lands Office Sub Com Meridian Miss Aug 29th 1866 Smith Maj Geo S. Sub Com Dist of Columbus Columbus Miss Major: In reply to your communication dated Aug 16th I have the honor to state that as the Orders of the Bureau relative to the matter therein contained are not as yet known I am unable to say whether the expense of erecting a school building at Macon will be allowed or not Inquires have been made at Hd Qrs and as soon as an answer is received you shall be informed thereof I am Major Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Henry E Rainals Capt V.R. Corp Sub Com District of Meridian
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