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War Department
Washington City,
March 8th 1869.

Major General O O Howard.
Commissioner B R F & A.L.

General.
I am directed by the Secretary of War to inform you, that you are authorized to place Brevet Major General Edward Hatch Colonel 9th Cavalry on duty, at Head Quarters of the Bureau of R.F & A.L. in Washington City.

I am Genl. Very Respy
Your Obdt. Servt.
J.L. Rathbone
A.D.C.