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Pittsburg Pa Oct 17" 1866 Col. Palmer Supt. Freedmen's Affairs Memphis Tenn. Dear Colonel: (Extract) "Consult with Mrs. J.A. Martha Canfield, as to what can be done for her Assylum. You can aid her with rations, giving the Hospital ration instead of the destitute, if preferred, or a part of each." Respectfully (sgd) O. O. Howard Maj. Genl. Commissioner A true copy F. W H. Kendrick Capt 19" V.R.C. and A.A.A. Genl