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Fortress Monroe, Va. April 5, 1866. Col Orlando Brown. Asst Commissioner, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen &c. Richmond Va. Sir. In compliance with Special Order No 137, War Dept. A.G.O. March 26, 1866, a copy of which I herewith transmit, I have the honor respectfully to report my arrival at this Post, and that I await your orders. I am Sir. Very respectfully Your obt Servt. Thos. G. Whytal Capt. A.Q.M.