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Washington D.C. May 23, 1871 General: In accordance with Circular Letter, Viz: "War Department "Bureau Refugees Freedman and Abandoned Lands Washington, D.C. May 17th, 1871 Circular Letter [[stamp]]THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[/stamp]] The Commisioner directs that "Capt. I.A. Sladen, A.D.C. and Mr. John H. Cook, Chief Clerk, make a thorough examination of the work of each clerk, messenger, watchman and laborer employed at these Headquarters, and report as early as practicable, for discharge, the names of all who are not competent or who are not needed. E Whittlesey A.A.A. General, and the verbal instructions of the Commissioner, we have made a thorough examination of the work of each clerk, messenger, watchman and laborer employed at these Headquarters, and have the honor to report as follows: Messengers 1rt. We recommend that there be one Mail Messenger, as at present, who shall have care, also, of the Adjutant General's office, and that the following messengers, to wit: