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BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN & ABANDONED LANDS,
States of Kentucky, Tennesse and Nor. Alabama.
Assistant Commissioner's Office,
Nashville Jany 6th 1866

General.
My attention has been called to a proclamation issued by D.S. Hays Supt at Hopkinsville Ky Dec 26th - I trust no copy of it will reach Washington, yet I should not be surprised if some curious person should desire to preserve so rare a relic, and request its deposit with the National Archives.

I have the honor to state that Mr Hays has been removed, and his place filled by a discreet and prudent man - Mr John B. Gowen - Mr H. was highly commended; but turned out badly - I have this day issued a Circular prohibiting the publication of Circulars by Agents.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Clinton B. Fisk
Bt Maj Genl
Asst Comr

Maj Genl Howard
Comr &c Washington D.C.