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Brief
Telegram
W 339 RF&AL Va 2nd Vol 1866
War Dept Bureau RF&AL
Washington
March 2, 1866
Howard, O.O.
Maj Genl & Comr
Call attention to Par 8 of Circular 5 Series 1865. Directs that each Asst Comr consult state laws in regard to marriage & divorce of white persons & embody them for the benefit of freedmen. Asst Comr will forward copy of Regulations to Hd Qrs