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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.