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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A. Lands. Institute of Virginia. Richmond, Va., July 2nd 1867. Reluctantly forwarded to Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard Com'r. Approved. This application is in conformity with the arrangements made with the "Union Commission", New York, which were approved by the Maj. Genl Com'r. As the company have liabilities that must be met on Friday 5th inst, it is of great importance that the funds should be here at that time. O Brown Brvt Brig Genl Vols Asst Com'r E.[[?m]], D.V.[[?]]H. [[?]] War Department Bureau of Refugees Freedmen & A.L. Washington July 5th 1867. Respectfully referred to Rev J. W. Alvord Genl Supt of Schools. By order of Major Genl O. O. Howard. F. D. Sewall A. A. A. General. Recd. S.D. July 6th, 1867- War Department Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and A. L. Washington DC, July 6th, 1867 Respectfully returned to Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard. The appropriation is recommended as in accordance with a decision of the Commissioner that the Normal School at Richmond shall be aided, when it becomes incorporated. J. W. Alvord Genl. Supt. Schools.