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0772 War Department Washington City, April 29th 1869 General O.O Howard. Commissioner Bureau R.,F. and A.L. General: I would be pleased to have you inform me whether civilians on duty in your Bureau - or in a portion of them, might not be replaced by officers awaiting orders, without detriment to the interests of the Bureau. Very respectfully Your obt serv't. Jno Rawlins Secretary of War.