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5 War Department Washington D.C. September 1st, 1869 to 5 General O.O. Howard, Commissioner, Bu. R.F. & A. L. General, You are at liberty to treat the building erected for school or Educational purposes in the District, as you have been instructed to do with those erected in the other Districts under your supervision, conforming you action to the laws and regulations governing your Department. Respectfully Your Obedient Servant John A. Rawlins Secretary of War