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W 163 Vol 17. RF AL 70

Washington D.C.
Oct. 28, 70

War Department
John Potts
Chief Clerk

Returns requests for reprinting 1st Annual Report & Semi Annual school rept. stating that Secy of War on score of economy declines [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] compliance.

L. LB Vol 6 Sept 6 70

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. WASHINGTON REC'D OCT 29 1870 [[/stamp]]

Recd back same date Filed

War Department 
Bureau Refugees Freedmen &c
Washington Oct. 29" 70

Respectfully referred to the General Supt of Education for his information & and for file of enclosed Report. 
This paper to be returned 
By order of 
Brig. Genl. O.O. Howard
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. Genl.