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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, OFFICE CHIEF DISBURSING OFFICER. Washington, D.C., August 6th, 1870. E.C. Bartholomew Supt. Education. Austin, Texas. Sir, Vouchers of Edward Williams herewith returned, It will be necessary for you to furnish authority for this expenditure before the vouchers can be paid, Very Respectfully Geo. W. Balloch Bt. Brig Genl & C.D.O. pr W