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W. 90. Bu. R. F & A. L. Asst. Comr. N. C.

War Department
Bu.R. F. & A. L.
Washington D. C. Nov. 21" 1865—

Wm Fowler
Bvt. Maj & AA Genl—

States that the letter of the Asst Comssr of N.C. of Oct 27" 1865 had been submitted to Genl Howard Commissioner, who says that the letters of Sept. 29" & Oct 10 of that office clearly express his views with regard to rents. When property has been restored on grounds that it never was legally Abandoned all rents that have not been actually paid into the Bureau are to be turned over to the owner. The course pursued by the Asst Comssr on N.C. respecting proof of non-abandonment, as indicated in letter of the 27" Oct. is approved—

Copy sent to Capt. F A Seely Fincl Agent—

Recd Asst Com of N.C. Nov. 28d 1865.