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0106

War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, 
Washington  186  .

Maj. Genl. E.O.C. Ord
Asst. Comr. Ark.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Dear General.

I have a fund placed in my hands by private parties to aid Colored People in settling public lands.

I propose to assist in purchasing Seed and implements of husbandry. Please send a perfectly honest and trust worthy officer to fort Smith and arrange to procure seeds and implements for the destitute Settlers to the amount not exceeding one thousand dollars - so as to send me such Vouchers and Sub-vouchers as will enable me to make a clear exhibit & assure the donors of proper expenditure. Make the purchases where you deem best. I will meet the account by prompt payment.

(sd) O.O. Howard
Maj. Genl. Commissioner &c