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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.