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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, July 21st, 1865

Jo. A Wright, Esq.
Crockett, Houston Co. Texas

Sir:
I am directed by Maj. Genl. Howard to acknowledge the receipt of your communication which was referred by the President to this Bureau on the 13th July. I am directed to say that Brig. Genl. E. M. Gregory has been appointed Asst. Commissioner to the State of Texas, who on his arrival at Galveston you are advised to confer with in reference to some position under him.

Very Respectfully
Saml L Taggart
Asst. Adjt. Genl.

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Saml L Taggart