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[Form 9.] War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMASTER, Washington, June 18th 1867. Colonel, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies each of General Orders, Commissioner Bureau R. F. and A.L., Nos. [[strikethrough]] Also [[/strikethrough]] one copies each of Circulars, commissioner Bureau R. F. and A.L., nos. 20, 1867 the receipt of which you will promptly acknowledge, by signing and returning the accompanying letter. You will be held responsible for the distribution of orders to officers serving under your direction. By order of Maj. - Gen O.O. Howard, Commissioner. Very Respectfully, your obedient servant, Henry M Whittilsey Bvt Brig, Gen and chief Q. m., Bureau R. F., and A.L. Lieut Col. Stephen Moore Superintendent New Berne, N.C.