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the use of the lockup here
the blankets now in use
and which are nearly worn
out, are a few that I gave
from an overplus of our
issue to the blacks.
May I hope therefore
that you will kindly accord
to their Lockup here, the
Same allowance of beds
& bedding as is usually
granted to other Lockups
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Obedt. Servt.
Chas. Geo. Gray P. M.