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of the Bureau be promulgated as soon as practicable in order to save the Colored Soldier from the exactions and frauds of Claim Agents. When Regiments are mustered out in the State under your Charge, an Officer should be present, to receive such Claims as the discharged Soldiers may present.

I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Wm Fowler
Bvt Maj. & A.A. Gen'l