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File 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