Page: [1] Telegram Albany, Ga. [Georgia], Sept [September] 21. '68 [1868] Bt Capt [Brevet Captain] M. Frank Gallagher A.A.A.G. Unless ample protection is immediately afforded the Freedmen; I must respectfully but earnestly request to be relieved from further duty in this Bureau. [Signed] (signed) O. H. Howard Bt. Maj. [Brevet Major] -- U.S.A. [United States of America] S.A.C [Sub Assistant Commissioner] A true copy M Frank Gallagher. Bt. Capt [Brevet Captain] U.S.A. [United States of America] A.A.A.G.