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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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