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28 April 1865

Leigh, Charles C., ?-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace James

Leigh writes from the National Freedmen's Relief Association to Reverend James. Introduces the bearer of this note, William Hughes, Esq., (spelled Hughs) as "a gentleman worthy your confidence & kind regards." Writes that Hughs is traveling south to recover the body of a deceased friend (possibly Captain James Ingersoll Grafton). James dockets on verso 8 May 1865 from New Bern, North Carolina, instructing Colonel Boyd to assist Hughs. Written on National Freedmen's Relief Association stationery.

GLC08895.03

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