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Bureau R.F. & A.L., Sub Dist. of Memphis, Sub. Asst. Commr's. Office Memphis, Tenn., Mch 3rd 1868 Respectfully forwarded approved. Jno. S. Palmer E.B. 122 School and Sub. Asst. Comr. Bureau R.F. & A.L. State of Tenn Office Asst Commissioner Nashville March 6 1868. Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commissioner. W.P. Carlin Bvt Maj Genl U.S.A Asst. Commissioner [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. MAR 11 1868 C.Q.M. [[/stamp]] EB 1. Vol 1. 1868 War Dept. B R F A L Office Chief Quartermaster Washington Mch 12 68 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj. Genl. W.P. Carlin, USA. Ass't Commr Tenn - remarking that if the orphan children within referred to are now a charge to the Government and the Government will be relieved of their support by sending them to Kansas, and their future support and education be provided for beyond a certain group - their transportation further can be furnished as requested. If a [[?]] of their tender age, it is necessary to send some one in charge of them, then transportation can be furnished for Mrs Trent, but not for her children - The whole matter is referred back to Genl- Carlin for full investigation and recommendation - By command of Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard Commissioner Eliphalet Whittlesey C.Q.M. BRFAL