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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Branch Office OF Claim Division, 74 Broad Street Charleston, S.C. July 19, 1871 Bvt. Brig. Gen Geo W. Balloch Chief D.C. Bureau R. F. & A. L Washington D.C. General: I have the honor to transmit herewith, receipt for bounty paid to John H. Payne. Late Co. C. 55th USCT Very Respectfully, Your Obl. servant Nathan Ritter Asst D.O. Bur. R.F.& A.L.