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Bu. R. F. and A. L.
Hd. Qrs. So. Dist. N. C.
Wilmington N. C. 8^th Dec. 1866.

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Respectfully forwarded-
Approved.
I would also most respectfully request that I be authorized to appoint an agent for Cumberland Co. in place of Justin Hodge, as this is an important district and an Agent is much needed there.
[[signature]] Allan Rutherford [[/signature]]
Lt. Col. V. R. C.
Supt. So. Dist. N. C.

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Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Com^r
Raleigh Dec. 17, 1866

Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen^l [[underline]] Howard [[/underline]] Com^r. It is presumed the choice of Gen'l [[underline]]
Rutherford [[/underline]] would be ^[[insert]] a [[/insert]] discreet one, there being several ex US. Officers residing in his vicinity.

[[signature]] J.  V.Bomford [[/signature]]
Col. 8^[[th?]] US. Infty
Actg. Asst Com'r. [[?]]

^[[E.B. p. 70]]

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