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6287 | War Department Received Aug 19 | 1871

740 Bureau R.F. & A. L. Vol 18. 1871

August 17, 1871

Justice, Dept Of
Referring to W.D. letter of 15th asking for opinion as to whether Freedmen's Bureau when it collects bounty claims for colored soldiers, sailors and can request of claimants can retain fees for the food is of opinion that it cannot.

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Freedmens Bureau

Recd. Bureau R.F. & A:L Aug 22nd 1871.