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War Department, BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS, Washington, March 27, 1868. Brevet Brigadier Gen'l J Hayden Assistant Commissioner Montgomery, Ala. General: The Commissioner, directs me to, acknowledge receipt, of your communication of March 23rd informing him that you had retained Mr. Bush on duty as per Special Order No 29, and to inform you that your action in the same is, approved. Very respectfully Your obedient Servant E. Whittlesey A.A.A. General