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Bureau R.F. & A.L. Raleigh Ap. 8, 1866 Respectfully referred to Capt. Seely who will answer this communication and decide if possible who is the rightful owner of the Cotton. By order of Col. Whittlesey Asst. Commiss. Fred H. Beecher 2 Lt 3 Infty & A.A.A. Genl. E.B. p. 178 Hd Qrs. E. Dist. [[R.B?]] page 95 Bu. R.F. & A.L. E. Dist N.C. New Bern, Apr 25 1866 Respectfully referred to Lt. A.G. Tennant Asst Supt Edenton who will report the facts in this case. Was the plantation abandoned? If so to whom was it leased and by whom? Who now holds the cotton? These papers to be returned. F.A. Seeley Capt & Supt [[right margin]] loose it, having a large family to support. Your earliest attention will confer a favor on Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt [[signature smeared]] A.F. Garrett [[/right margin]]