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War Department, 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, April 13th 18 [[strikethrough]] 6 [[/strikethrough]] 71
[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]
Sir:
Referring to your letter of the 8th inst. relative to the status of Alfred E. Hoyt. (claims No. 149.100) who was employed by this Bureau in the years 1866 and 7 as Surgeon. I have the honor to state in reply that Dr. A E Hoyt. was employed by this Bureau as Acting Assistant Surgeon under contract taking effect Feby 3rd 1866, and the same was annulled to take effect July 31st 1867.
The position held Dr A E Hoyt. was a civil one.
Very respectfully to
[[strikethrough]] your obediant Servant [[/strikethrough]]
To Hon Henry Van Aernam Brigadier General USA
Commissioner of Pensions Commissioner Washington D.C.