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W.81.R.F.&.A.L. D of P. 1st Vol. 1867.-
Richmond Va.
February 15. 1867

Virginia Maj. Genl. J M Schofield Asst Commissioner

Forwarded copy of letter of S.C.Armstrong Sut. Fort Monroe, who requests that, in order to distribute quickly the large numbers of freedmen their there requirements of Cir #1 C.S. be not insisted on as to giving name & residence of employer but that Bureau Agents there be allowed to decide who are entitled to transpn

[[Stamp]] BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. * 3 of 4 REC'D FEB 16 1867 * WASHINGTON [[/Stamp]]

War Department Bureau R.F. and A.L. Washington Feby 16th 1867 
Respectfully referred to Brvt Brig Genl H.M. Whittelsey, for his information

By order of Major Genl O.O. Howard
A.P. Ketchum Actg Asst. Adjt. General
EB 316 Vol 2}

[[Stamp]] BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. C.Q.M. FEB 16 1867 [[/Stamp]]