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you to ascertain what would be a fair rent for the use of this portion of the place.

You will make an examination of all the circumstances of the use and occupation of the plantation, and report the amount that Mr White should receive, in addition to the amount now waiting his order, in the hands of Maj. Genl. A.H. Terry, Asst. Commr. of Virginia.  Your examination as to the condition of the property when the Bureau took possession and the amount added to it in value, if any, should be rigid.

You will report to Major Genl. A.H. Terry and receive any additional instructions he may have to give in regard to the matter.

By order of
Major Genl O.O. Howard
A.P. Ketchum
A.A.A. Genl

Official Copy
A.P. Ketchum
A.A.A. Genl.