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War Department BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS, Washington, Aug 3d, 1868. Genl. O. L Shipherd Asst. Commr. Ala [[image]]Stamp from The National Archives of the United States. Sir I have the honor to inform you that the Commissioner proposes to start this Evening South ward and in a few ways will visit you at Montgomery. It is not advisable to make any material changes until you have conferred with him By order of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard E. Whittlesey A.A.A.G