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D53 R.F. AL. Vol 9. 67. Little Rock, Ark., May 21. 1867 L.R. 471 Oct.C. Ark 1867 Military District, IV:- Ord, E.O C - Bvt Maj. Gen'l Com'd'g. Remarks that the Bureau in Virginia has many more officers than it has in Arkansas, though very a much smaller negro population to deal with, & requests that at least 6 officers be order to Ark for duty. (If not officers than good civilians.) - Back [[stamp]] Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington Rec'd May 31 1867 [[/stamp]] [[stamp]] Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington Rec'd Jun 20 1867 [[/stamp]] War Dept - Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington June 3. 1867- Respectfully referred to Col C.H. Smith Ass't Com'r, for the names and a report of the officers who are doing no credit to the Bureau. Officers as Agents will be sent to Arkansas, as soon as they can be promoted. Yr obdt servt Major General O.O. Howard F.D. Sewall A.A.A. General Rec'd with report June 20. 67 E.B. 247. Vol. 3. E. 290.67.