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Galveston Texas Octo 29th 1867 Texas State of Lt Garretson AAA Genl In absence of Asst Com. Forwards vouchers for expenses incurred on account of sickness, during the late prevailing epidemic - in favor of W.H Sinclair Inspt and E C Bartholomew Clerk Bu RF and AL War Dept. BRF and AL Washington Nov 7 67 Respectfully referred to Bvt. Brig Genl G W. Ballock Ch. D.O. for his opinion By order of Maj Genl O O Howard (signed) E. Whittlesey, AAA Genl Bu RF and AL. O. Ch D.O. Washington Nov 7, 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig Genl E Whittlesey A.A.A Genl. There is no authority of law for paying these accounts. Commissioned officers and soldiers only are entitled to reimbursement for medical attendance. I would suggest that the matter be referred to the Sec of War for his decision as these are not ordinary claims (signed) Geo. W. Ballock Bvt Brig Genl and CDO Bu RF &c War Dept BRF &c Washington Nov 8th 67 Resp. referred to Bvt Col L.A Edwards C. Med. off to know if he can suggest any way of paying such accounts. By order of Maj Genl O O Howard (signed) E Whittlesey AAA Genl Bu RF &c Office C. Med Officer Washington D.C No 11th 67 Respectfully returned to the AAA Genl Bu RF &c with copies of endorsements made by the office upon former communications on this subject herewith enclosed. I concur in the suggestion of Genl Ballock that the subject