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Hd qrs. BR.F&AL. 
State of Texas.
Galveston, Tx. May 24/67.

Respt. returned to Lt Kirkman Act A Gen'l. 
The Government does not pay rents or make contracts in specie the Board have approved the renting of this office at/$20.00 pr month lawful money. At the present price of Gold this is equivalent to $15 specie. This communication has not been before the Board before this date. It was found in the office of the Chief Disbursing officer after the letter of inquiry from Bvt Lt Col Montgomery leaving date May 10, 1867 was received.
(Sgd) A Doubleday
Bvt Maj Gen'l USA.
Pres. of Board.

A True copy
D.L. Montgomery
Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S.A.