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D 62 Vol 17 R.F. & A.L. 1870 Columbia, S.C. August 17" 1870 [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Deane E.L. Agent Forwards contracts, specifications and bonds accompanied by vouchers for use in appropriation of $8000. to be expended upon property in this city, known as Rufus Johnson estate. E.L. Deane [[stamp]] Bureau RF & AL Washington Rec'd Aug 22 1870 [[/stamp]] Rec'd back & filed Feby 9, 75. [[W.G.P.?]] War Department, Bureau Refugees Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Washington, Aug 24 1870 Respectfully referred to Bt. Lt. Col. J.M. Brown, Chief Quarter Master, Bu. R.F and A.L. for examination By order of Brig. Gen. O.O. Howard. J.A. Sladen A.A.A. General CQM E.B. 834. Vol 2" 1869 - 70. War Dept BRF&AL Aug 25, 1870 (Office Chf Qr Master) [[stamp]] RECEIVED OFFICE [[?]] AUG 25 1870 [[/stamp]] The enclosed contract, bond and vouchers have been examined and found correct - and are respectfully returned w the Acting Asst Adjutant General for approval of contract, and suggesting that all the papers should be transmitted to the Chief Disbursing Officer for his immediate action. J.M. Brown Bvt. Lt. Col & CQM. BRF&AL War Department, Bureau Refugees Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Washington, Aug 26" 1870 Respectfully referred to Genl Geo. W. Balloch C.D.O. The within contract has been approved, immediate action is requested. By order of Bt. Maj. Genl. Howard J.A. Sladen A.A.A. Genl