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28. Headquarters, District of Texas, Galveston, Texas, October 1st, 1866. Brevet Maj. Genl. J. B. Kiddoo Asst. Com. Bureau of Refugees, etc. State of Texas General: In reply to your communication of September 28th asking that two (2) Officers of the 17th U.S. Infantry be ordered to report to you for duty in the Bureau R.F. and A.L., the Comdg General directs me to inform you that there are no officers of the regiment available for that service at present. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Geo C Potwin 1st Lt. A.D.C. and A.A.A.G.