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War Department Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Washington, Octo. 21st 1865 Maj. T.T. Eckert Act'g Asst. Secy of War Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the account of W.D. Wallach, Esq. for publishing the circular letter from this Bureau of date May 16, 1865. In explanation of the delay in making report of this advertisement as directed in Regulations of War Department relative to newspaper advertising &c. you are respectfully informed at that time (May 19) the organization of this Bureau not having been perfected, the regulations upon this subject were not thoroughly understood. Very Respectfully You Obedient Servant Max Woodhull Col. & Asst. Adjt. Genl. In the absence of the Major General Commissioner.