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vouchers be made up in such a manner as given in the institutions of Maj Whittelsey and forwarded here, they can be paid.
By order of Bvt. Lieut Col. E. Beecher
Assistance Commissioner 
[[?]] Sanderson
Capt. 33 Infantry
A.A.A.G.

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Endorsement on Letter of Gen A Farrand.
Respectfully forwarded to Brig. Genl. O. O. Howard Commissioner in Washington D.C. this account appears to be a just one, but all appropriations for this purpose are consumed and the balance turned over to Washington
Edwin Beecher.
Bvt. Lieut Col U.S.V.
Asst Commissioner.
August 25 1868.

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W. 120 Endorsement of Letter of E. Whittlesey A.A.A.G.
War Dept BR.F. &c. Washington D.C. Augt 22 1868
Respectfully returned with transportation enclosed. The party on arrival in Washington will go to the house of James A. Jones to 50 "H" Street North between 24 and 25 Streets West Washington D.C.
By order of Major General Howard
E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl.
Respectfully referred to [[Jno?]] Bartlett Sub. Asst. Commissioner in Selma Ala. in giving these persons their transportation he will furnish them with a slip of paper or note giving their address given in the previous endorsement.
By order of Govt Lieut Col. E. Beecher
Assistant Commissioner
[[?]] Sanderson
Captain 33 Infantry
A.A.A. General.
August 26 68

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N.128.
Endorsement on letter of R. A. Wilson. S.A.C. Demopolis
Respectfully returned to Mr. R. A. Wilson Sub. Asst. Commissioner at Demopolis Ala it is impossible for the Agents of the Bureau to interfere in such matters, its power can extend no further than advice, and they way therefore for this person to die his to have these parties bound over to keep the law. If there are Justices of the Peace or officers to whom he care make his complaint, he should present the circumstances to the Governor of the State and try and have them appointed
By order of the Bvt Lieut Col Beecher
Asst. Commissioner
[[?]] Sanderson
Captain 33 Infantry
A.A.A. General.
Aug 27 "68

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H.290 Endorsement on letter of Lieut Jno Mc. E. Hyde S.A.C. Mobile Ala Office Chf CS. Dept of the South Atlanta Ga Aug 27 1868 
Respectfully returned to Lieut. Hyde 33 Infy A.C.S. at Mobile Ala through Brvt. Col. Edwin Beecher Asst. Com. Montgomery Ala with information that he is authorized to issue such flour as may be required for thickening soup by the Bur. R.F. and A.L. 
P. H. Ray 2" Lieut 33 Infantry
Actg Chf C.S. Dept South
Respectfully returned to Lieut L. H. Weirman Sub Asst Comm. Mobile Ala and attention called to endorsement of Lieut P. H. Ray Act Chf C.S. Dept of the South
By order of Brvt. Lieut. Col. E. Beecher
[[?]] Sanderson
Captain 33 Infantry
A.A.A. General.
Aug 29 "68

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B.314 Endorsement on letter of L. F. Bates Agent S. ex. Co. War Dept. Bur. R.F. and A.L. Washington Aug 26 "68.
Respectfully returned to Brvt. Brg. Genl. T. H. Ruger U.S.A. Asst. Comm B.R.F. &c. Montgomery Ala. for investigation and recommendation.
Information is desired as to whether or not Sallie Williams within  referred to, is more dependent upon the Government for support or liable to become so dependent.
By command of Brig Genl O. O. Howard
Commissioner
E. P. Rankin Agt in Chg
In absence of Chf Q.M.

Transcription Notes:
R.A. Wilson S.A.C. verified in Field Office List as R.A. Wilson, Subassistant Commissioner at Demopolis Bvt. Lt. Col. Edwin Beecher verified in Field Office List Jno E. Hyde S.A.C. verified in Field Office List as John Hyde