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War Department 
Bureau of Refugees Freedmen & Abd Lands,
Washington October 31st 1866

Capt Wm. Shields 
A.A.Q.M. Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Alexandria Va.

Captain
By direction of Maj Genl. O. O. Howard I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt this day of your Statements "A." B" C" of public property, made in compliance with Circular No 3, Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, dated April 23d 1866, for the Quarter ending September 30th 1866, forwarded by you October 30th 1866.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
(Signd) Henry M. Whittelsey
Bvt Brig Genl Chief Quartermaster

A true copy
Wm Shields
Capt V.R.C. & A.A.Q.M.