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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, June 1st 1871. Col. F A. Seely, [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Sir: I am directed to reply to your letter of the 26th ult. that the design of Cir. Letter of 20th is to correct the defect alluded to and to defend the Commr. and the Agent, not to limit or otherwise change the manner of payments. You will be supplied with the necessary blanks. I have not yet found a suitable person for Principal of your Normal School, but am making inquiries. V.R. E.W. A.A.A.G.