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offer greater temptations to the commission of both fraud and injustice, by the Officers than either of the occupations specially denounced in the order.

The cultivation of lands by officers of this Bureau, or the investment of funds in such cultivation within the limits of their jurisdiction is prohibited by Genl Howard, in Circular No 4 C.S. 1866 dated Washington May 1st 1866.

I am Capt. with high Respect —
Your obt. Servant
[[signature]] Rob't. Avery [[/signature]]
1st Lt 44 Inft U.S.A
Brv. Maj. Gen. Vols
Insp. Gen B.R.F and A L.