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War Department Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, April 22 1867 Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown Asst Commissioner, Richmond, Va. General, I am directed by the Major General Commr. &c. to enclose herewith Fourth Auditors Certificate for Eighty Eight 43/100 dollars ($88.43) the amount of the claim against the U.S. of Sarah Whidly, mother of Daniel Forbes, deceased, late Landsman U.S. Steamer "Port Royal". The original papers were forwarded by H C. Percy, Esq. Carter F.S. & T.C. at Norfolk, Va. Mr. Percy transferred the case to Capt. Wm. P. Austin, Supt. &c. at Norfolk. Please acknowledge receipt of certificate at your earliest convenience. I am