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Freedmen's Bureau Records: James H. Skinner to Orlando Brown, October 10, 1865

Summary:
Skinner writes regarding an order about the restoration of property belonging to his mother, Clara Skinner, in Norfolk. Both, however, reside in Staunton.

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Colonel O. Brown Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands

October 10th 1865

Staunton

Sir

I enclose the [unclear: Memorial] of Mrs. Clara W. Skinner and the instructions thereon of Major General Howard. I doubt not you will find pleasure in issuing your orders in conformity therewith for the restoration to Mrs Skinner of her house & lot in Norfolk City. I will authorize some friend of hers in Norfolk to call at the office of the Freedmen's Bureau in that city and [unclear: take] possession for her.

Very Respectfully

James H. Skinner