N.J. Camp to Capt. C.C. Allen, May 20, 1863

                 Office Provost Marshal

                 Hermann, Mo May 20th/63

    Capt C.C. Allen 

         Pro. Mar St. Louis dis. 

             Sir

      A letter from Eigblt [illegible] Buckner addressed to Mr. Plunket [Clark's overseer] was handed to me today in regard to Mrs Clarks negroes who are in this place. Mr. Buckner states that you acquainted him of the fact of having sent me some time since written instructions how to act. I have not received any such instructions that I am aware of. The late article of war forbids me returning fugitives, please inform me on that point a prompt reply is solicited

       I am, Capt very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt

              N.J. Camp

         Asst Pro. Mar

        Hermann

[Response from departmental headquarters:]

Respectfully returned May 22nd/63, See G. O 23 &35 Dept of Mo 1862 for Government of Pro. Marshals