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War Department.
Bur. of R.F. & A. Lands.
Claim Division.
Washington, June 8th 1866.

Bvt. Maj Genl Wager Swayne,
Asst. Com'r B.R.F. & A.L.
State of Alabama.
Montgomery Ala.

General,
I am instructed by Maj. Gen'l O. O. Howard, Commissioner &c. to invite your attention to the fact that the following described forms used in claims of heirs of colored soldiers, furnished from this office embody no Power of Attorney. Numerous cases have been received at this office, no power of attorney accompanying. The adjustment of these claims is

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