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War Department, 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, May 24th 1867

Pr. Maj. Gen. Chas. Griffin
Assistant Commissioner 

General:
I am directed by the Commissioner to inform you that the appointment of Mr. Wm. J Harding as an agent in the State of Texas, made in accordance with your request of the 3rd inst, has been returned to this office by him with remark that an engagement in New York City will prevent his acceptance of the same. The appointment is hereby revoked.
Very Respectfully
Your Obd Servant
F.D. Tluvas
Acting Asst Adjt General
Prev. Brig. General