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Bureau of Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands, 
Office Howard's Grove Hospital, 
Richmond, Va., April 5th 1867.

Surgeon J.J. De Lamater U.S.A.
Surgeon in Chief B.R.F.& AL

Sir:
I have the honor to request transportation to Staunton Va. for Ben. Rev. Beal freedman a patient in this Hospital successfully operated on for Cataract. 

Staunton Va. is his home and if he is transported there, the Government will be relieved of his support. 

Very respectfully 
Your Obd't Serv't
D.R. Brower
A A Surgeon in Charge
Howards Grove Hospital

Appr J.J. De Lamater Surg USA
Surg in Chief Bureau
R.F.& AL Dist M

[[cross writing]] order 155 [[/cross writing]]

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appears to be pencil writing but unsure how to note. duplicate of page 224 Maybe it is Dist 2d, instead of M at the very end?