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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
Washington, D.C. Nov. 28. 1867

Maj Gen J.J. Reynolds
Asst Commr. Texas

General
I am directed by Genl. Howard to request you to forward at once a list of volunteer offivers whom it is absolutely necessary to retain in the bureau for its efficient managment.
Please also ascertain whether or not those officers are willing to remain in the service, and if any are not, you will please to nominate persons to fill their places; taking special pains to know the men so nominated, for you will be held responsible.
Very Respectfully
E. Whittlesey
Bvt. Brig. Gen. and A.A.A.G.