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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands
Office Chief Quartermaster,
Washington,____, 186.

[[strikethrough]] Respectfully [[/strikethrough]]

therefore, act in this matter in place of the Asst. Commr. of Mississippi, and forward to that officer all papers that may be filed with you under the requirements of paragraphs 1.2.3.4 of Sec 2. of these regulations, advising him of your action and your authority therefor.

In all other particulars Mr. Haskell will be required to comply with the regulations, a copy of which together with a letter form this office, is herewith enclosed for his information and guidance

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