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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, December 18th 1867.
Circular Letter
The officers recommended by you will be retained as civilian agents after their muster out.
Please report at once names and salaries to be paid each officer so retained.
By order of
Major General O.O. Howard Commissioner
W. Whittlesey
Actg. Asst. Aujt. General.
Bvt Major General J.J. Reynolds
Asst Commissioner.
Galveston, Texas.