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forwarded - I have the honor further to state that I am not of any of the classes of persons excepted from the benefits of said proclamation - and therefore entitled to the restoration of my property - The property described and claimed is my dwelling house and is now occupied by me - having been turned over to me by Mr. Springer - last fall, soon after my having taken the amnesty oath - and has been occupied by me continuously since
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
W. A. Porter

Brig Gen Sprague
Superintendent &c
Little Rock
Ark.