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War Dept Bureau of Refugees Freedmen & A.L.
Washington D.C,
Jan. 3d, 1866.

Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst. Com. of Virginia for his favorable consideration.

It is recommend that the freedmen be transferred to Mississippi if it can be done consistent with the duties of the Bureau.

By Command of
Maj. Gen Howard
H. M. Stinson
Bvt Lt. Col. & A.D.C. 

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Capt Bates will [[strikethrough]] refer this paper to Com [[/strikethrough]] write [[strikethrough]] Capt Barnes [[/strikethrough]] send an Official Copy of this paper to Capt Barnes instructing him to investigate the case and if fairly stated to make application for the transportation.

Wrote Capt B Jan 4, 66-
Papers forwarded by me -

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