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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
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A.F. Garrett [[/right margin]]