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Kendall Green Dec 17th 66

Genl' C. H. Howard 

Genl'

I have the honor to request that two bales of straw, or one load in bundles, such as may be purchased in market, may be procured by the Qt Master Dpt' for the purpose of renovating the bed sacks of freedmen in this camp.

I would have this straw placed in the hands of the Supt with instructions to see that every bed in camp, is made clean, and the sacks filled with clean fresh straw. All who are able, should be required to purchase of Supt, at cost, or of whomsoever they please. A strict account of sales should be kept and the money expended for other straw, for such as may have no money to purchase.

If this does not seem expedient, please adopt such other measures as may accomplish an object so desirable?

Very Respectfully,
Your Obt' Svt'
E. G. Townsend Supt'