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War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands,
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTER-MASTER.
Washington, Dec. 28th 1866

Maj Genl J.M. Schofield
Asst. Commissioner &c.
Richmond Va.

General:
I respectfully forward herewith Transportation Orders Nos. 2023 to 2027, inclusive, for transportation of Freedpeople; the same having been requested by Capt. S.J. Connelly, Lieut F.J. Massey and Lieut Mont. S. Reed, by letters to your office, forwarded to this office approved by your endorsements of date Dec 20th 1866.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
By order of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner
Henry M Whittelsey
Bvt. Brig. Genl & Chief Q.M.
Bu. R.F. & A.L.