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Head Quarters Bureau R.O. and A. Lands
Washington D.C. April 27th 1868. 
Major General O.O. Howard, 
Commissioner Bureau R J. and A L. 
Washington D.C.

General 
I have the honor to report that in Compliance with Special Orders No. 172, of the 24th November 1866. that I have daily Visited the guard, twice in each twenty four house, and have always found the sentinel vigilant and attentive, and the guard room in good police.

Nothing has occurred since the date of my last report, to which I would Call Special attention, 
I am Sir,
Very Respectfully, 
Your Obt. Servant
J. H. McBlair Jr. 
Lieut. and Inspecting Officer.