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had been turned over to the Freedmen's Bureau.  I would feel under many obligations to you sir, if you would give me an order for my cotton, as I am unable to 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

[[left margin]]  Whom? Who now holds the cotton? These papers to be returned.
F.A. Seeley
Capt & Supt [[/left margin]]