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L.R. Book #77 War Dept Bureau of Free &c Washington DC Oct 13th 1865 Col Max Woodhull A A G Requests Capt Brown to require the orderlies and messengers to wear the full uniform while on duty [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned lands. Washington,^[[Oct 13]] 186^[[5]]. [[/preprinted]] Capt, The orderlies having been placed under your order, I have the honor to request that you will see that they look like soldiers. The [[puncher?]] style of dress [[often?]], tends none to their comfort, than to the good appearance. Truly Yours [[signature]] Max Woodhull [[/signature]] AAG Capt Brown AQM [[?]] [[?]]
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