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War Department Washington City September 11, 1871 Circular In accordance with the directions of the President of the U.S. leave of absence is hereby granted for four (4) days to all persons employed in the War Department and its bureaus who are connected with the order of Knights Templar, to enable them to attend the Grand Encampment of that order, at Baltimore, on the 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd instants. By order of the Secretary of War (signed) John Potts Chief Clerk Official copy: [[Signature]] John Potts [[/Signature]] Chief Clerk The Com'r of the Freedmens Bureau