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are to be in addition to those authorized for Carlisle, and that it is your intention to be responsible for their traveling expenses to Hampton.  If that is the case their journey East is approved by the Officer, and this letter will be sufficient authority for Agent Wilkinson to allow you to select those who shall go to Hampton and to deliver them into your charge.

Gen. Armstrong requests that the party consist of three married couples and of three girls and one boy.  Previous instructions in regard to age and physical condition will be observed, though the requirement as to age will of course be raised in regard to those who are married.

Yours respectfully
H. Price
Commissioner