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Hd Qrs Dept Miss
Bu R. F. and A.L
Vicksburg May 11/66

Respectfully forwarded to Commissioner Bu. R. F. and A. L. with the request that the proper orders be issued allowing me to direct the disposition of all this clothing not required by the Surgeon. The proceeds, if sold, to be turned in to the Disbursing Officer of the Bureau.

Th: J. Wood,
Maj. Gen Vols
Asst Comr Miss

{E & M 194 1866}

War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, &c.
Washington, May 24,/66.

Respectfully returned to Maj. Gen'l T. J. Wood, Asst. Com'r. &c. who is hereby authorized to sell such portion of the clothing within mentioned as is not required by the Surgn for use: The sale to be made by a bonded officer and the proceeds properly accounted for.

By order of Maj. Gen. Howard
A. P. Ketchum
Act'g. Asst. Adjt. General.