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 before I can pay their bounties. Despite of the complaint of your client about so much fuss being made by in states in regards to protecting the interest of colored claimants, I propose being governed by my own instructions from the War Department simply in order to protect myself from making false payments.

I have the honor to be Dear Sir -
Very truly, Yr obedn Servt
Geo Gibson
Sept 5th - Sept 8th, [[?]]

D.O. F.B. A.G. Office
Adjutant General U.S.A.
Washington D.C. 

Sir:
I have the honor to report my balance of public funds on Deposit and in