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Quartermaster General's Office, Washington, D. C., December 21st 1865 Bvt Major Genl Wager Swayne Asst Comr Bureau of R.F. & A.L Montgomery Ala General: You are respectfully informed that through an arrangement made with Major Genl O. O. Howard Commr of Bureau of R F & A L. Col Wm W McKin Chief Q M at Philadelphia has been directed to send you the following articles of clothing to provide for the wants of refugees and freedmen under your supervision. This clothing will be accounted for, the same as other clothing issued by the Qr Mr Deph as provided in Army Regulations. 1.504 Privates Coats 823 Blankets 87 Uniform Hats 3.357. Privates Jackets
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Q M = Quarter Master
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