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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, July 13th 1866.

Lt. A. Coats,
Supt.  B.R. F & A.L.
Newbern, N.C.

Lieut,

The papers you forwarded in the claims of Frank Clinton, and John Latham, for Navy Bounty, are herewith respectfully returned.  Those only, enlisting in the Navy subsequent to July 1st 1864, are entitled to bounty under existing laws.  Please acknowledge receipt of enclosed discharges at your earliest convenience.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Wm Fowler
A.A. Gen'l.

Answered
E.B.