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W. 202 (R., F., & A.L. Vol 15,) 1869.

Germantown
Augt 31st, 1869

Warner Yardly

[[stamped]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamped]]

States that Wm B. Collins of Poughkeepsie NY St. Greely and others propose to purchase tracts of land and sell to Freedmen for homestead and to establish schools &c. Requests the Commissioner (if the plan seems feasible) to indicate localities for the purchase and also some Freedmen as purchasers.

See L.B. Vol 5. Sept. 3 '69.

WRAPPER (One (1) Enclosure.)
Received Bureau R., F., & A.L., 1869
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Refugee, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
WASHINGTON,  1969.