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E.B. 246 Vol 2. 1869-70 WAR DEPARTMENT. Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Office Chief Quartermaster, Washington, Dec 20, 1869. W. 244. Vol. 2/69. R. F. and A. L. Va. At the request of Mr F. E. Dow of Heathsville, Va, the enclosed contract (triplicates) and vouchers, are respectfully transmitted to Mr R M. Manly, Supt. Ed. RF&AL. Va., for his signature, and for return to the Commissioner. The Vouchers should be supported (in addition to copies of the contract) by properly certified copies of the authority authorizing the expenditures. [[Stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. 21 DEC 1869 [[/Stamp]] By command of Br Maj Genl. O.O. Howard Commissioner J. M. Brown Bt. Lt Col CQM BRF&