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Reprinted in Edward McPherson (ed.), A Handbook of Politics for 1868 (Washington, DC: Philp and Solomons, 1868), 17.
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Letter
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Exact
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John Osborne, Dickinson College
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The following text is presented here in complete form, as it originally appeared in print. Spelling and typographical errors have been preserved as in the original.
Augusta, Ga.,
April 7, 1866
Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard:
Does the President's recent proclamation remove martial law in this State? If so, Gen. Brannan does not feel authorized to arrest parties who have committed outrages on freed people or refulgees.
Please answer by telegraph.
DAVIS TILLSON
Brig. Gen. of Vols