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Austin Texas
April 10" 1867

Texas State of
Thorckmorton J. W.
Governor

B.R.F. & A.L. (T 68) Apr 19th 67
Encloses copy of letter received from Judge Gardner of Leon Co. Texas concerning pauper freedmen &c.

One Enclosure

E.M.B. 420 D. of T. 1867 
Hd. Qrs. Dist of Texas
Galveston, Texas
April 14 1867

Respectfully reported to 1st Lt. J. T. Kirkman 26 U.S. Infty A.A.A.G. Bu. R. F. &  A. L.

Possibly you have funds, or will have soon, under the late appropriation of Congress,

Recd Hd Qrs D. of T. April 14" 1867

to distribute to the class of destitute persons within mentioned.

It is understood under the law, that relief under this appropriation, is to be extended by the respective Bureau agents, under certain specific instructions from the War Department.

By Command
Bvt. Maj. Geo. Griffin
A.H.M. Taylor
2d Lt. 17" U.S. Infty
A.A.A.G.

Transcription Notes:
Could not confirm A.M. Taylor on Texas staff list