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2/23/70. W. War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Washington, Feby 21st 1870 Rev'd E. P. Smith General Field. Agent. Am. Miss. Association. New York City. Sir: I am directed by the Commissioner to inform you that the payment of the rental for Hampton Normal and Collegiate Institute authorized by endorsement of November 10th 1869- from this office has been suspended until a proper transfer of the buildings now the property of this Bureau has been made. - It would seem that this transfer should be made to the trustees of the corporation rather than say our Association. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant
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