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(Duplicate) OFFICE OF SURGEON-IN-CHIEF, Headquarters Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, New Orleans, La., May 7 1868 A.A. Surg A.C. Taber Lake Providence La Doctor Inclosed you will find two communications from the Chief Med Officer, both of date May 2nd 1868: One informing you that your property returns "commencing July 23, 1867 and ending Nov 5 1867" have been found "correct & finally settled," the other a certificate of non indebtedness. In forwarding your account (in duplicity) for services it will be necessary to return with it the certificate of non-indebtedness. Your account for services cannot end later than Oct 27 1867; for Dr. McKinley took charge of the Dispensary Oct 28 1867. I cannot assure you that your claim will be paid, because you had no written contract and in consequence, your services were
Transcription Notes:
Dr. Taber written more plainly in previous letter.