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has informed the Commissioner that there is on hand in his Department a large quantity of desiccated and mixed vegetables. If they could be used in the manner proposed it would be of advantage to the Government and a matter of economy to this Bureau.
   

The Commissioner would be pleased to have your views upon this subject as soon as possible.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
E. Whittlesey
Act Asst Adjt General

Bvt. Maj. Gen. J.J. Reynolds
Asst. Com'r Texas
Galveston Texas