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0892 an award of the Freedmen's Board. I consider this plan is recommended by its economy, its practicability, its universal application, (and some general rule in the premises is very much required) and by the fact that it provides better protection for the destitute negroes than any other. It is submitted for your consideration Very Respectfully Your obt. servt. John Gibben Maj. Genl. Vols To Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard Comr. Freedmen's Bureau Washington D.C. Brief E.M. [[right margin]] G 16 (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1866 [[/right margin]]