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864 October 1st Major I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of thirty (30) copies of printed instructions respecting bounties, etc. to colored soldiers and their heirs with directions for preparing their claims. Respectfully Your Obt Servt W. W. Deane Bvt Maj & AAG. In the absence of Bvt Maj Gen Tillson Bvt Maj Stuart Elridge A.A.A.G. Claim Div. Bureau RF & AL Washington D.C.