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V120 Vol 5 RF & AL 1866
Bureau of R.F. and A.L
Hd. Qs. Asst. Comm. State of Va,
Richmond, Va. Feb. 28/66.

Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl O.O. Howard Com'r. Bu. R.F. and A.L. whose attention is invited to the endorsement of Lieut. H.S. Merrill. Supt 3rd Dist. Va.

The Ass't Comr does not believe that Mr. Watkins is influenced by hostility to the freedmen or the Gov't in this application.

O Brown 
Col and Ass't Com'r.

1.V.211

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. WASHINGTON. REC'D MAR 1 1866 [[/stamp]]

L.R. W 131 - E.B. 361.

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