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been employed in the work of registration under the direction of the District Commanders, it is believed that several of these officers and agents can be dispensed with as soon as that work shall be completed.

I trust to you for a careful and conscientious examination of your field and the recommendation for discharge of all employees not absolutely necessary for the proper execution of the law under which you are acting.

Please acknowledge the receipt of this communication,

Very Truly Yours,
O. O. Howard
Major General Commissioner,

Bt. Maj. Genl. N. A. Miles
Asst. Com. of No Carolina