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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, Nov 16th 1867

Memorandum

[[left margin]] Edwards L. A. Surg. Chf Bureau R F & AL [[/left margin]]

Washington D C
Oct 24, 67

Forwards letter of Surg. C. J. Kipp, C.M.O. of Alabama stating that arrangements are being made to transfer to the civil authorities all medical relief establishments and their inmates, at present under the charge of the Bureau in the State of Ala, with recommendation that instructions be given to discontinue all Hospitals in Alabama.

Respectfully referred to Asst Commr of Alabama who will not dispose of any public property for which affairs are responsible without orders from the Commissioner.

Official
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. Genl

Bureau RF & AL
Nov 16, 1867

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