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"the Christian Commission.  He is now (Feb 26.th) drawing rations for himself and assistants and has done so, except for a short time.  He has for some time been occupying the Presbyterian church by the permission of the General Commanding, as a school room"

Captain Whitman reports that by an order of Maj. Gen Grant, the agents of the Freedmen's mission are entitled to transportation of themselves, and their necessary supplies, and to rations.

In lieu of these facts, further action upon Mr. Creswell's application, in the opinion of the Quarter Master General is