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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
CLAIM DIVISION,
Washington, August 9, 1869.

Brev. Brig. Gen. H.M. Whittelsey,
Chief Quartermaster
Bureau R.F. & A.L.

General:

I have the honor to request that a ribbon for office stamp, be furnished as soon as practicable, for the use of the Claim Division of this Bureau.

Color - Bright red.
Width - Same as enclosed sample.

Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
William P. Drew.
Agent Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Chief of Claim Division.