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Resolved, That the Committee on Freedmen's Affairs be directed to ascertain what reasons there are, if any, why the Freedmen's Bureau should be continued beyond the time now limited by law, and report by bill or otherwise, with power to send for persons and papers and examine witnesses under oath.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
December 9, 1867.
DEAR SIR, - Your attention is called to the above resolution. Any facts within your knowledge tending to show the necessity for continuing the Freedmen's Bureau, or otherwise, will receive attention if communicated to
T. D. ELIOT,
Chairman.

Washington, D.C.