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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Washington Sept 14 186
Major Gen. J.M. Schofield,
Assistant Commissioner &c
Richmond Va.
General,
I am directed by Maj. Genl O.O. Howard, Commissioner to inform you that the letter of Capt. Henry Marcotte, Ast. Supt. 8th Dist Va reporting public lands in the State of Florida has been this day referred to the Ast. Commissioner of that State, this office not having at present sufficient data from which to answer definitely the questions proposed.
I am, General
Very respectfully &c
Wm. Fowler
Asst. Adt. Genl.