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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Headquarters Ass't Commissioner, District Columbia,
Washington, November 28th, 1868.

Bt. Major J. M. Brown,
D.O.

Major,
The Assist. Commissioner directs, that in turning over to the Trustees the buildings, Corner 22d & "I." Sts, you reserve that portion occupied by Mr. Longstreet and that he be allowed to remain there for the purpose of looking after the interests of this Bureau, in the protection of public property, &c.

Very Respectfully
Your obedient Serv't
D G Swaim
Bt. Major U.S.A. & A. A. A. G.

L. B. Vol. 5 No. 60.