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E. & M. page 74. Bureau Refugees Freedman &c. Officer Asst. Commr from Mississippi Vicksburg, Sept, 25th 1867 Respectfully forwarded to Major General O.O Howard Commissioner &c., Washington and recommended that the appointment of Mr. Alden be revoked as requested. Sometime since Mr. Alden requested permission to learn his post and go to the interior if yellow fever broke out in his town and county. Believing it to be our duty to remain at our posts and look after the interests of those who have been committed to our care, and who in case of epidemic disease, will more than ever require aid and advice, I declined to grant the request. Copy of endorsement enclosed Alvan L Gillem Brevet Major General U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner for Miss. War Dept. Bureau R.F.& A.L Washington D.C. Oct 2/67 Respectfully returned with the letter of revocation enclosed as requested. The attention of the Asst. Comr. is invited to the fact that the date at which the revocation should take effect is not stated in his endorsement. Information upon this point is requested in all cases of appointment or discharge. By Order of Maj. Gen'l O.O Howard F. D. Sewall A.A.A. Gen'l EB 12. Vol.4.
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* For those just starting out, as I believe the transcriber was, you can access the staff involved - the agents, commissioners, etc... to see their names in case you aren't sure. Look at instruction pages for Freedmen's Bureau and there are links for abbrev., list of staff, and other links. It will surely help. Also, those funny things after "Commissioner" are &c. for etc.