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W.275. R.F.&A.L. Va. 1866.- War Department. Bureau of R.F. and A.L. Washington, D.C. Feb. 23/66. War Department. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Howard, O. O. Maj. Genl. Com'r. informs Asst Comr's that the President assures him that the Bureau will remain in existence at least one year - give instructions as to their duties with regard to the new condition of affairs, necessarily resulting from the defeat of the Freedmen's Bill.
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