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of the 23d ult, could not have been made, had my views upon the former question been adopted by the Secretary, I have the honor to ask from you whether any, and, if so, what action was taken or decision was reached on that question; or whether; independently of such question, any source of authority for the continued existence of the Bureau, unknown to me, has been discovered. I remain, General Very Respectfully Your obedient servant J. Holt. Judge Advocate General. R29319