![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. JUL 6 1869 C Q M E.B. 880 Vol. 1. 1869 War Dept. B R F A L. Office Chf Qr Master Washington July 8 '69 Respectfully referred to Bvt Lt. Col. J M Brown D.O. &c. who will please forward by Express to Hon S.S. Ashley, Supt. of Public Instruction, N.C. at Raleigh NC. the electrotype plates within described - Attention is invited to the enclosed copy of Communication from this Office to Mr Ashley of 1st inst, as indicating the conditions on which these plates are loaned to him. It is suggested that [[Mema?]] receipts be taken for the same By Command of Bvt Maj Genl O O Howard [[Comdg?]] Henry M Whittelsey C Q M B R F A L RECEIVED. JUL 8 1869 A & D. OFFICE. A. 840. 1869. Office C Q M Bu R F & A L July 8, 1869 H.M Whittelsey C Q M Directs that certain electrotype plates be loaned to S S Ashley, Supt Public 'Instruction' at Raleigh N.C. on his request