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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, March 5th 1866. Hon. Joseph Sigar Senator elect from Va. Dear Sir I am much pleased with your candid letter and believe it is due to the Legislature of Virginia to place your succinct statements before the public. We ought to cherish every right sentiment and welcome the passage of every just law Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant sd. O.O. Howard Major General Official Bv't Brig Gen & A.A.A.G.