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War Department Washington City D.C Octo. 31st 1865 Maj. Genl, O.O. Howard Commissioner &c. Sir: The Secretary of War directs me to inform you that here after Stationery for your Bureau cannot be paid for out of the funds of his Office. Very Respectfully &c. (signed) Jno. Potts Chief Clerk Official: [[signature]] Max Woodhull [[/signature]] Col. & Asst. Adjt. Genl.