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W. 25. Bu R. F &c N. C. Vol. 1. 1869.

Washington D. C.
Jan 8" 1869.

War Dept. BRF & AL.
Whittlesey E.
A. A. A. G.

Furnishes official copy of communication of Maj. Gen. O O Howard to the Secretary of War, recommending that the surplus clothing and material for clothing on hand in the Bureau be issued to the destitute under the regulations heretofore authorized, instead of being sold at a nominal price at auction.  Recommendation is approved by the Secretary of War.

[[stamp]] REC'D. H'D. Q'RS BU R. F. & AL. NORTH CAROLINA. FEB 4 1869 [[/stamp]]