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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and A. Lands,
Head Qrs. Asst. Com. State of Virginia.
Richmond, Va., Apl. 16th 1867.

Respectfully returned to know whether Dr W.H. Pitts can take the oath.

O Brown
Bvt. Brig Genl Vols
Asst. Comr.

Bureau R.F. & A. Lands
Office Chief Qr. Mr. & D.O. 
State of Virginia
Richmond Va April 19. 1867

Respectfully returned to Capt. John O. O'Neil inviting his attention to the endorsement of Bvt. Brig. General O. Brown Assist. Commissioner.

Geo. Q White
Brevet Major Chief Qr. Mr. & D.O.
EB page 58 Vol. 1. 67. 

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. OFFICE [[?]] Q.M. APR 17 1867 DEP'T OF POTOMAC [[/stamp]]

[[?]]

Bur R.F. & A.L.
Hd Qurs Asst Sub Asst Comr
State of Va.
Abingdon Va April 23d 1867

Respectfully referred to Dr Wm H. Pitts to know if he can take the oath.

John O. O'Neil
Capt & Asst Sub Asst Comr.

Dr Wm H Pitts respectfully replies to above inquiries, that in Sep: 1865 He subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance to support the Government of The United States, and the Union of the States, and the laws made in pursuance thereof; also, that he has never held any Administrative, Executive or Judicial Appointment under the Government of the US. or in any State thereof, Respectfully submitted, &c,

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