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S.598. R.F.&A.L. Va. 3 Vol. 1867.
Washington, D.C.
Dec. 14th, 1867.

Fortieth Congress, U.S.
House of Representatives.

Starkweather, H. H.
M.C.

Earnestly recommends, the retention in the service of the Bureau, of Capt. E. H. Ripley, 8th Conn. Vols.

Gen. Brown will probably include Capt. Ripley in his report of officers to be retained, as his recommendations are so strong. 
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A.G.