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War Dept BRF & A Land
Washington May 15th 1867

Circular Letter

Howard, O.O.
Maj "Gen" Commissioner

Hopes the officers & agts of the Bureau will take steps to organize associations, of colored people under the name of The Lincoln Temperance Society also orders that all intemperate employees in the Bureau will be reported to his office. 

Recd May 22d/67
Ans June 4th/67
See copies to S.A. Comms June 4th/67