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Head Quarters Sub-District of Lauderdale,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & A. Lands,
[[strikethrough]] Office Acting Assistant Quarter Master, [/strikethrough]]
Lauderdale, Miss, August 6
 1867.

Major AW Preston
A.A.A. Gen'l Bu. R F and A.L.
Vicksburg, Miss.

Major:
I have the honor to inform the Ass't Commissioner that Mr R.F. Reed, the Superintendent of the Howard Orphan Asylum has returned to his home in Indiana in consequence of the death of his daughter 
Previous to his leaving here, he informed me that it was probable that the Society of Friends would not send anyone here in his place at an early date. I do not think they will, and am of the opinion that they are anxious to be relieved of their connection with it.
Shall I hire the necessary attendants and manage the institution at the expense of the Bureau until some definite action is taken?
Very respectfully
your obedient servant
Jas W. Sunderland
Capt V.R.C. Sub Ass't Comm'r