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War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
Washington, Feby 21st 1870
Rev. E.P. Smith,
General Field Agent Am. Miss Association
New York City.

Sir:

I am directed by the Commissioner to inform you that the payment of the rental for Hampton Normal and Collegiate Institute authorized by endorsement of November 10th 1869 from this office has been suspended until a proper transfer of the building on the property of this Bureau has been made.  I would sum that this transfer should be made to the trustees for the corporation rather than your Association.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant