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is respectfully referred to Col. Henry Page. D.O. Bu R.F & A.L. Little Rock, Ark; for explanation.

It is presumed that the paper was forwarded by Col. Page but the object in forwarding does not appear. If it was not forwarded by Col Page he is requested to refer it to Supt. Colby for explanation
By Command of 
Bt Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard
(Sg'd) J.M. Brown
Bt. Lt Col. & C.Q.M.
Washington D.C.
Nov. 26" 1869.

Respectfully referred to Wm M. Colby Supt. Education in compliance with the foregoing endorsement.
[[(Signed?)]] Henry Page
Agent & D.O.
B R.F. & A.L.
Little Rock Ark.
Dec. 2, 1869.

Respectfully returned to Col. J.M. Brown, Chief Quarter Master B.R.F. and A.L. Washington D.C.
 
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Col. J.M. Brown,
Ch'f Q. Master etc
Washington D.C.

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with enclosure.

I respectfully remark that the transportation order referred to accidentally came to light at this office and was forwarded to office of Chief Quarter Master in compliance with Circular 9, dated Washington D.C. March 18, 1867. Transportation was furnished to Mr. Haskell as far as Little Rock.
Wm M. Colby
Supt. Edn
B.R.F. & A.L.

E. Letter of Emily [[Queen?]] who wishes to hear from her husband Isaac Queen who went to Arkansas to work for Judge Jones, etc.
(sg'd) Emily Queen.

Respectfully referred to W.M. Colby Supt Education Ark. for enquiry & report. Isaac Queen was at Helena Ark when last heard from.
By order of
Bt Maj. Gen'l O O Howard. Comr.
(signed) E. Whittelsey,
A.A.A. Gen'l.