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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, July 12 1867. Bvt Brig General C. H. Tompkins Deputy Qr Mr Genl. and Chf. Depot Qr Mr Washington D.C. General: Having been directed by Major General O O Howard to purchase from the Quartermaster's Department for the use of the Bureau, three (3) carts provided they can be purchased at a cost not exceeding fifty eight ($58) dollars each, Prepared for shipment to Bt Lt. Col Jas. P. Low, A. Q. M and D. O. Charleston S.C: I have the honor to request authority to purchase these carts from the Quartermaster's Department. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. M. Brown Bt Major and A. Q. M.