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War Department
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Washington Dec 14th/65

Woodhull Max
Col. and A.A.G

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Stating by direction of Genl Howard in reply to communication of Nov 28th 1865, that it is not the intention of the War Depart to remove the troops from the State at present.

Gen Howard suggests that where troops cannot be furnished for each Dist. that when cases arise requiring presence of Govt Troops, that small squads be pushed into the disaffected districts, Justice administered and the troops withdrawn. He feels confident that this will attain all necessary results.

19/12/65

Rec. OAA Com Dec 19th 1865