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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. file File 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.