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War Dept. Bureau R. F.& A. L.
Office Chief Qtr. Master
Washington D.C. March 25 1867
Lieut. Col. F. S. Palmer
Chief Superintendent
Memphis Tenn.

Colonel:
Vouchers No.1 3 & 4 to Abst "F" of your account of Bureau Stores for month of January 1867 are returned herewith with the following remarks, viz:  
Vouchers Nos. 3 & 4. As a general rule the issue of Fuel to schools for Freedmen will not be allowed, but as the Asst. Comr. for Tenn. has approved of this issue it is suggested that these vouchers be submitted to him for endorsement thereon of his reason for ordering the issue. This explanation being required in order that the Commissioner may take action thereon.