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War Department
Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Washington, Dec. 15, 1866

Respectfully returned to Col. E. Whittlesey Asst. Commiss. Raleigh, N.C. one-half of the rent can be remitted in this case, in view of the losses of the losses by the U.S. forces. This case will be regarded as an exception, not as a precedent.

By order of
Major Gen. O.O. Howard,
Commissioner, &c.
Wm Fowler
Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Raleigh Dec 20. '65

Respectfully returned to Capt. Seely, who will act in accordance with the above instructions
E. Whittlesey
Asst. Commr.

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