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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands.
Head Qrs US Govt Farms St Mary Co Md
Leonard Town Md July 12d 1866

Bvt Brig Genl C.H. Howard, 
Asst Comr D.C.
General:
I have the honor to inform you that the wheat on the "Coles" and "Sand Gate" Farms has been harvested; and on Monday next if the weather is favorable that I shall commence threshing and getting the same ready for market.
I sent today to Maj Brown, a request for grain sacks, (of which, I have none). respectfully request instructions regarding disposition of wheat when ready for shipment

Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
E.B. Gates
Capt VRC and Supt