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R.155. FBSM. 1866

War Department
Washington July 19 '66.

Refugees Freedmen &c
Bureau of Maj
Gen Howard Comm'r.

Encloses a copy of the new Freedmen's Bureau Bill and a copy of an order (S.O. 96.) convening a board for revising the regulations of the Bureau. Asks that any suggestions deemed advisable be made concerning the new regulations to be promulgated.

Freedman's Bureau State of Miss * Received * JUL 28 1866