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War Department
Bureau of Refugees, freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, October 3rd 1867

Brevet Major General Nelson A. Miles
Assistant Commissioner
Raleigh, N. C. 

General:
I am directed by the Commissioner to request you to furnish all the information you can to Hon Mr Shanks, Chairman of the Congressional Committee to investigate the treatment of Union prisoners. 

He will communicate with you. The papers furnished will be sent direct, and not through this office. 

Very respectfully, 
Your obedient servant,
E. Whittlesey ]
Act'g. Asst. Adjt. General.

Transcription Notes:
I was unsure on the final name of the letter and the title. (Edited: name correct and added titles, other minor corrections)