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therefore, that in every case, where it is practicable, the provisions of Circular No.1, be complied with. In cases when such compliance is impracticable, the facts will be reported by the local offices in such a manner that the commissioner will be enabled to decide whether the application for transportation should be granted or not. By command of Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard Commissioner Henry M. Whittelsey Bvt. Brig. General Chf Qr master Bu RF &AL This is an entirely new interpretation of the objects of the Freedmen's Bureau, viz "to relieve the Government -". file