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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] M 80 (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1865 B.R.F. & A.L., Miss., Office Ass't Comm'r Vicksburg Nov. 13, '65 Thomas, Col. Sam. Asst Comm'r. Regrets his absence during the visit of General Howard, as his position is peculiar, and his need of instructions great, &c., &c. File See LB Nov 24/65 Recd Nov 22/65 file