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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.
Washington, Jany 8th 1866

Brig General Wager Swayne 
Asst. Commissioner &c.
Montgomery Ala.

General:
I have the honor to inform you that the Quarter Masters Department has been requested to ship from New York to your Head Quarters, six thousand (6,000) Negro Brogans for distribution under General Orders 147. Series 1864.

Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servant. 
Max Woodhull
Asst. Adjt. General