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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, 1866

Hon Jas. Segar {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
Yr. Obdt. Servt. 
O.O. Howard
Maj. Gen.