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Head Quarters First District.
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va., March 26th 1867.

Maj Genl O. O. Howard
Commissioner &c
Washington D.C.

Dear Genl
I have considered your letter of March 18th, inviting suggestions as to changes of organization of the Bureau in the Military Districts, and have come to the conclusion that no change is necessary in Virginia. I think the Act of March 2d imposes upon District Commissioners the duty suggested by your in the Circular to which you refer and gives them all necessary authority.

I will want to use the Bureau officers, as well as those serving with Troops, as Commissioners to superintend