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in kind, when practicable, will be furnished by the Bureau for use in offices, storehouses and dispensaries, not exceeding one (1) cord of wood per month for each office; and for each necessary fire at hospitals and asylums, to be regulated by the Surgeon and Assistant Commissioner, not exceeding two (2) cords of wood per month."

"Merchantable hard wood is the standard; the cord is 128 cubic feet. When practicable, coal may be issued in lieu of wood at the rate of 1,500 lbs. anthracite or 30 bushels bituminous, to the cord"
                                                                     
"The Qr Master's Dept. will furnish fuel to officers in the military service of the United States and on duty in this Bureau."

"Fuel, when practicable, will be furnished by this Bureau for use of schools for freedmen at cost price."

It is desirable, whenever practicable,

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