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Freedmen's Bureau Records: S. E. Colburn to F. N. Clark, February 29, 1868

Summary:
Colburn reports on a meeting he had with Cyrus Bannister, who explained that problems with his wife compelled him to leave his family three years earlier, although Colburn reports that Bannister intends to return to his family in the spring.

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Brevet Major F. N. Clark
Washington, D.C.

February 29th 1868

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Dear Sir

In reference to your communication dated 20th ultimate concerning Cynis Bannister, I will state that I visited him this morning, read him your letter. He stated that there had been some difficulty between them which induced him to leave, has been absent about three years.

I endeavored to impress upon him the importance of caring for his children. He directed me to say that he intended to return this spring, perhaps about a month hence.

Very Respectfully

(Sgd) S. E. Colburn

Official
F.N. Clark, Acting Assistant Adjutant General