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had been appropriated, and I was bound in honor to transfer it in accordance with that appropriation. 

Please write me fully and itemise your requests bearing in mind what I say with reference to the Refugees and Freedman's Fund.

As you are to feed no more destitute, why not use the funds in your hands, instead of drawing from here? The only necessity will be a careful accountability. There will be no trouble about it if you will use these funds, and when they are exhausted your requisition will be honored in the regular appropriation.

Very Truly Yours
O.O. Howard
Major General, Commissioner