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No 176 War Department Bur. of R. F. & A. Land Claim Division Washington, May 11th 1866. Bvt. Maj. Gen'l. G.B. Kiddoo, Asst. Comm'r. B. R. F. & A. L. State of Texas. Galveston, Texas General, I have the honor to transmit by to days mail 25 copies "Directions for making out papers", 25 copies instructions as to proof of marriage required, and 50 copies "Proof of cohabitation and common repute. Please acknowledge receipt. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt. Serv't Wm Fowler A. A. Genl