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A 74 R.F.A.L. vol 12. 68 Montgomery Jany 28/68 Alabama Hayden J. Asst Commr Asks if he has the authority to appoint an Inspecting officer as contemplated in Sec 2. Bureau Manual. [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F.&A.L. WASHINGTON REC'D FEB 1 1868 [[/stamp]] War Dep't. Bureau R.F.& A.L. Washington D.C. Feb. 3/68. Respectfully returned to the Assistant Commissioner of Ala. who has authority to assign any officer in the Bureau to duty as Inspector, or to recommend for appointment as such. By order of Maj-Gen'l. O.O. Howard. E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl.