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compels to labor for their masters profit.

But, I am aware, that it is not immediately your province to attend to this matter.

There is, however, something collateral to it, of which I desire [to?] speak.

Captain Wilson of the 32nd Precinct is, strange to say, Superintendent [underlined] of [underlined] this [underlined] Line! [underlined] is this fact known to you - and if so, is it in accordance with your permission that [crossed out] that he performs this double service?

It is evident that one branch of his duties is cruelly neglected, however that of Police Captain may be.

He once came to see me in his double capacity, and I presume that it is correct, that is both Capt and [Superintendent?]. I deem it my duty to lay this fact, before you - and have the honor to be

your most obt Servant

Henry [underlined] Bergh [underlined] [signature]
[Pres.?]