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War Department Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands CLAIM DIVISION Washington, D.C., April 15-1867 Lieut J. M. Foote Asst Supt Bur. R.F. & A.L. Weldon, N.C. Lieutenant I have the honor to return herewith the papers (other than discharges) if on forwarded in the claims for bounty of Austin Smith and Steward Hardy, both formerly of the 14=Rgt. U.S.C.A. (Hy.) It is presumed that the above named men have received the entire amount of bounty to which they were entitled viz - the 1st installment ($100) under the Act of July 4 - 1864 (Sec 6 & 7= clauses printed instructions, pamphlet form from this office.) Your attention is respectfully invited to Cir. 8 from this office, Series 1866. In cases where a mark is substituted for a written signature, two attesting witnesses who write their names are required. over