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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen & A. Lands, 
Head Qr's. Asst. Comr., State of Va., 
Richmond, Va., May 3d 1866.

Respectfully forwarded to Maj. General O.O. Howard, Comr, with the request that the price for which the within mentioned article can be purchased in Washington may be ascertained - 

O Brown
Bvt. Brig. Genl Vols
Asst Comr

E. & M. 1.v.323.67


War Dept., Bureau of Refugees &c
Washington, May 7. 1867.

Respectfully referred to Bvt Col. L.A. Edwards Chief Medical Officer, for information as to the price at which a cork-leg could be procured in this City. 

By order of 
Major General Howard, 
A.P. Ketchum
Bvt Lieut Colonel & 
A.A.A. General. 


Bureau of Freedman &c
Office of Chf. Med. Officer
May 9. 1867.

Respy returned to Maj. Gen'l Howard with information that the prices fixed by the U.S. for artificial limbs are as follows: legs $75.00; feet $50.00, Arms $50.00.

L.A. Edwards. 
Surg: Bvt. Col. USA. 
Cheif Med. Officer

War Dept. Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L. 
Washington May 13.67

Respectfully returned to Genl. O. Brown Asst. Comr. whose attention is invited to the endorsement hereon. Can the measurements be sent on so that the purchase can be made here?

By order of 
Maj. Genl O.O. Howard.
A.P. Ketchum
Bvt. Lt. Col. A.A.A.G.

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[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. MAY 15 1867 [[/stamp]]

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