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54.
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
OFFICE ACTING ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER.
Alexandria, Va., Dec. 10th 1867.

Bvt. Brig. Gen. O. Brown
Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Richmond, Va.

Genl:-
The Circular Letter of Genl. O.O. Howard Com'r of Novr. 5th 1867, embraces only land held as "Abandoned".

As most of the lands held by the Bureau in this 10th Sub-Dist. are "Confiscated lands", they do not appear to be included in the decision there given.

As I am uncertain as to what disposition, if any, is to be made in reference to them, I am compelled to ask for instructions on that point.

I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
S.P. Lee
Capt. & Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S. Army,
Sub-Asst. Com'r. 10th Sub-Dist. Va