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gratuitous issue of the clothing, under the restrictions heretofore in force, be authorized. Such a disposition of this property would be in accordance with the views of Congress in making appropriations for the support of this Bureau, and would seem to be a wiser and more humane course to pursue, than to cause the same to be sold at auction, when probably, much less would be realized than the value thereof. 
 
I am, General, 
Very Respectfully  
Your Obdt. Servt. 
O.O. Howard 
Bvt Maj. Genl. USA
Commissioner BRFAL.