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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c.,
Washington. Dec 29th 1865.

Respectfully returned to Colonel O. Brown Asst. Comrr. &c. (1/5) one fifth of the following clothing belonging to the Quarter masters Department has been ordered to be turned over to you from Philadelphia, this being all that can be at present obtained. 

7506 Coats
4103 Blankets
21,967 Great Coats
16,770 Jackets
12,171 Trowsers
325 Vests
4166 Caps
2483 Mittens
925 Shirts
87 Hats

This clothing can be distributed under the direction of Mr Chase, your Officers being responsible for the issue and taking necessary receipts in accordance with the provisions of Circular 21.

By order of Maj Genl Howard, Commissioner:
Max Woodhull
Asst. Adjt. General