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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER STATE OF VIRGINIA 
Richmond, Va., 5th July 1866.

Major Genl O.O. Howard
Commissioner,

General,
Immediate action being necessary to secure to the Freedmen the advantages contemplated under the Act of Congress for the disposal of Public lands, approved by the President June 21st 1866 — I have the honor to request that as complete maps and descriptions as can be obtained of said lands, from the Land Office or any other source: be forwarded as soon as possible to these Head Quarters.

I would further enquire whether the government will furnish transportation for freedmen to these lands, and such temporary subsistence as they may require.

I am, General
very respectfully
Your obt Servant
Alfred H. Terry
Maj Genl & Asst Comr

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