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[Form 9.] War Department. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMASTER. Washington, April 24" 186 [[crossed out]] 7 [[/crossed out]]8, General I have the honor to transmit herewith [[crossed out]] copies each of General Orders, Commissioner Bureau R., F., and A.L., Nos.[[/crossed out]] Also, one [[crossed out]] copies each [[/crossed out]] volume of Circulars, Commissioner Bureau R.,F., and A.L., [[crossed out]] Nos.[[/crossed out]] 1865. -7 inclusive the receipt of which you will promptly acknowledge, by signing and returning the accompanying letter. You will be held responsible for the distribution of Orders to officers serving under your direction. By order of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Henry M Whittelsey [[crossed out]] Bvt. Brig. Gen. and [[/crossed out]] Chief Q. M., Bureau R., F., and A.L. To Bt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd Asst Commr: Montgomery Ala