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W. 43. R.F.& A.L. D of P. 1st Vol. 1867. War Dept Bureau &c by O. O. Howard Maj Genl & Com'r Furnishes official copy of a communication from the Gov of S. Carolina asking the arrest of one Reuben L. Golding for the murder of one Amaziah Payton, the former having fled from justice. Gives instructions by Endorsement. War Department Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Washington Jany 25 1867. Assistant Commissioners. Officers and Agents of this Bureau will make every possible exertion to discover and arrest the within named and report the fact to me and Gov Orr, holding the accused till further orders. Requisitions for Further military aid will be made if found necessary upon U S Military Officers not connected with this Bureau. O. O. Howard Maj Genl & Com'r File Make official copy for each Superintendent Copy sent to each Supt. Jany 26th 1867. [[stamp]] BUREAU of R.F. & A.L. [[illegible]] VIRGINIA JAN 26 1867 [[/stamp]]