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War Dept.
Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Washington April 27, 1866

Capt. T.G. Whytal
A.Q.M Bureau R.F. & A.L
Fort Monroe Va

Captain
By direction of Maj. Genl. Howard Commissioner, you are authorised to tear down, remove, remodel, or rebuild any of the public buildings now in your charge for the benefit of Hospitals or schools, still being responsible according to the regulations of the Bureau for the property.

Any surplus Lumber or material that can be sold, you will forward to the Commissioner a recommendation stating the amount, for specific authority to do so

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
(Signed) J.M. Brown
Capt. & A Q.M.

True Copy
Thos. G. Whytal
Capt & A.Q.M.