Hd Qrs Sub Dist West. La

Natchitoches May 19^th 1865

 

Governor,

            Lieut Gen^l. Buckner's communication of the 18^th instant has this instant been received. It is impossible for me to leave this post. I refer you to Judge H. D. Ogden and to Cap^t Hardenbergh, whom I send, and who have my views and are authorized to explain them and to act in my behalf. I should wish very much to see you, and still hope that you will be able to proceed immediately to this place.

                                                                                   

Yours very Respectfully

Harry T. Hays

Maj. Genl.

 

To His Excellency                                                                  

            Hon: Henry Watkins Allen                                                     

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