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T 53 - D of T = 1867 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.
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Could not confirm A.M. Taylor on Texas staff list