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E.B. 2nd Vol 82. O.L. S.DC
Office Local Supt D.C.
September 6th, 1867

Respectfully forwarded. At the organization of the Local Supt's Office July 1st 1865 under Capt Wm F. Spurgin Local Sup't D.C. Bureau R.F. and A.L. I was informed by Capt Spurgin. (verbally) that orders for the Burial of indigent Freed people would be drawn on Capt J.M. Moore A.Q.M. Office 151, G. Street. City. Washington. who would honor such requests. this has been done to this date. I am not cognizant of any written or printed orders in the promises - Previous to the organization of the Bureau R.F. & A.L. Capt. Moore was authorized by the Secty of War to provide burials for indigent contrabands on application of Surg's & of officers in charge of Contraband Camps in and about the City of Washington D.C. it is presumed that that order has not been revoked.
J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Local Sup't D.C,

Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, & Abandoned Lands, Head-Quarters Asst. Commr., D.C, 
WASHINGTON, SEP 10 1867 

Respectfully forwarded to the Commissioner Bureau R.F. & A.L. with reference to above endorsement of J.V.W. Vandenburgh, Local Supt. D.C. and the request, that if possible an arrangement be made with the Qr. Mr. Dept. to continue the furnishing of Coffins for the burial of Freedpeople, as heretofore.
C.H. Howard
Bt. Brig. Gen'l
E.B. Vol 4 #38

[[stamp]] BUREAU OF R.F. & A. L. C.Q.M. SEP 11 1867 [[/stamp]]