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F.B. 55. EB 13. Oct 21/65

War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c
Washington Oct 18th 1865

Respectfully forwarded to the Hon. the Secretary of War, for his consideration and such instructions as he may deem adviseable in the premises.

O O Howard
Maj. Genl. Commissioner
By Max Woodhull
Asst Adjt General
In the absence of Maj Genl Howard.

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Freedmens Bureau

War Department
Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c.
Washington Nov 23rd 1865

Respectfully forwarded to the Hon the Secretary of War. The suggestions of Judge Underwood are approved as I consider it would be greatly to the advantage of the Freedmen if these lots of land were sold as it would enable them to secure suitable homestead at reasonable cost.

I recommend reopening the sale by the Marshall

O.O. Howard
Major Genl Commissioner.