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War Department
Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Washington, Dec. 11, 1865,

Respectfully referred to Brev. Major Genl. W. Swayne, Asst Commr. &c, Montgomery, Ala. for report as to whether Mr. Montague is authorized to sell this property. If not, Genl. Swayne will please take measures to prevent it, or delay it until a full report of facts can be forwarded and acted upon.

By order of
Major Gen. O. O. Howard,
Commissioner, &c.
Wm Fowler
Asst. Adjt. Gen.

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