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Feb 13th 1866 Smith Jas. R. MD. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Gives his views on the continuance of the Bureau, as necessary at present, which are endorsed by L C Matthews Agent. Desires that his name be kept private as he has all ready suffered much through the expression of his sentiments. [[right margin]] L C M Agent [[/right margin]]