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[Form 9.]
War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
Washington, April 20th 1867.

Colonel

I have the honor to transmit herewith -- copies each of General Orders, Commissioner Bureau R.F., and A.L., Nos.

Also, one copies each of Circulars, Commissioner Bureau  R., F., and A.L., Nos. 13 1867

the receipt of which you will promptly acknowledge, by signing and returning the accompanying letter.

[[Strikethrough]] You will be held responsible for the distribution of Orders to officers serving under your direction. [[/Strikethrough]]

By order of Maj.-Gen. O. O. Howard, Commissioner.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 
Henry M Whittelsey
Bvt. Brig. Gen. and Chief Q. M.,
Bureau R., F., and A. L.

To: Lieut Col Wm M Beebe Jr
    Local Superintendent
    Washington D. C.

Transcription Notes:
Looks like the signature of the General was done with a stamp, it is probably a matter or record, but I can't read it