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Office Superintendent of Barry Farm. Washington D.C., March 10th 1869 Brvt. Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard. Commissioner Bu. R. F. & A. L.. General: I have the honor to request permission to purchase from the Bureau R. F. & A. L., at Barry Farm, 1000 ft. Hemlock boards. 1000 ft. Spruce boards. 3000 shingles. for the purpose of enclosing lots Nos. 15 and 16 in Sect. No. 8 and constructing thereupon some "out-buildings", all of which are necessary to the convenience and security of the Superintendent residing there. Very respectfully Your obedient Servt. Luther E. Sleigh Supt..