Belair Aug 25th
1864
Mr president
It is my Desire to be free. to go to see my people on the
eastern shore. my mistress wont let me you will
please let me know if we are free. and what i can do. I write to you
for advice. please send me word this week. or as soon as possible
and oblidge.
Annie Davis
Belair [Harford]
County, MD.
SOURCE: National Archives and Records Administration. Record
Group 94: Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1762-1984. Series: Letters
Received, 1863-1888, National Archives
Identifier 4662543.
