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change the channel or mode of responsibility.
All these expenditures have been met as far as possible by the unexpended balances. But the sum asked for is [[strikethrough]] absolutely [[/strikethrough]] necessary, and it is believed to be sufficient for the current year ending June 30th 187[[strikethrough]] 0 [[/strikethrough]] 1.

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

Very respectfully, &c

O.O. Howard
Brig. Genl. U.S. Army.
Commissioner &c.