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II Department of Justice Washington Nov 9 1871 Genl O.O. Howard, Comm of Bureau of Refugees, Freedman, and Abandoned Lands. Dear Sir, I enclose the copy of a letter from William McLean Esq, of Gettysburg, Pen, of whom I know nothing except from the letters, though from his name, I do not doubt that the relationship, which he states, exists. Will you do me the favor to get me the information which he requests, if you have it & if not, will you tell me where