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[Form 9.]

War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMASTER

Washington, June 18th, 1867

Captain:
I have the honor to transmit herewith [[strike through]] copies each of General Orders, Commissions Bureau R., F., and A. L., Nos. 
Also[[strike through]] one copies each of Circulars, Commissioner Bureau R., F., and A.L., Nos. 20. 1867 the receipt of which you will promptly acknowledge, by signing and returning the accompanying letter. 

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

By order of Maj. - Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
[[stamped signature]]
Henry M. Whittlesey
Bvt. Brig.- Gen. and Chief L. M.,
Bureau R., F., and A.L.

To Captain [[?]] Beebe Jr.
Local Superintendent
Washington, D.C.