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W. 166 (R., F., & A.L. Vol 17,) 1870.
Alexandria La
October 23, 1870.

Whittington, Wm. W.

[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Acknowledges receipt of letter from Genl Whittlesey, in relation to right of Bureau R.F and A.L., to "bind out" abandoned colored children.

Asks on what authority or power the Bureau has to "bind children"; - wants the law giving such power.

Ansd LB Vol 6, Nov. "70
- Filed - 
wrapper (1 Enclosures.)
Received Bureau R., F., & A.L., Nov. 4 - 1870.

War Department,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington,  18  .