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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands
Washington. July. 31st 1868.

Brvt Maj. Genl. J.J. Reynolds
Asst. Commr. of Texas.

General:-

The Commissioner directs me to inform you that the sum of twenty five thousand dollars, ($25,000) has been set apart for the educational work in Texas during the next year.

You will expend the same as heretofore, and draw on the Chf. D.O. from time to time as you may need funds.

Very Respectfully,
E. Whittlesey
Act'g. Asst. Adjt General.

A true copy
Charles A. Vernou
2nd Lieut. 4th Cav; A.A.A. Genl.