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rder verbal; it was no written order from the General. The writer stated to Mr. Townsend that Mr. Sawyer wanted the order, as he would give free papers to the colored persons in question. Mr. Townsend replied that he did not care whether or not Mr. Sawyer gave them free papers, and said to the writer, "Tell Mr. Sawyer to have them people forthcoming at his office, or that he (Townsend) would arrMr. Sawyer to have them people forthcoming at his office, or that he (Townsend) would arrest the superintendent and fetch him there." The nine persons of color in question were brought to the office of the superintendent and acquainted with the truth by the superintendent himself; that thatever to go further than the office of the superintendent with their mistress. Thereupon Mr. Sawyer addressed Brig. Gen. Ross in the following language: Headquarters Freedmen, Helena, Artry to support themselves.--The whole case is referred to your headquarters. Respectfully, Samuel Sawyer. Superintendent of Contrabands. The above was considered and returned to the Superintenden