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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and A. Lands, Head Qrs. Asst. Com. State of Virginia. Richmond, Va., May 3rd 1867. Respectly returned to Maj: Genl O.O. Howard, Comsr. In accordance with authority contained herein Mr F.K. Smith's appointment will be revoked from this office. The list of civilian appointees called for in letter from Bu. Hd. Qrs dated April 4th 1867, was forwarded April 5th 1867. O Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl Vols Asst Comsr E.&M. 1.V.321. 67 War Department, Bureau of Refugees, F. & A. Lands, Washington, May 4th 1867. Respectfully returned to Bt Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Commr. for Virginia. The list forwarded to this office April 5th does not contain all the information required. The object of the letter of the 4th of April was to obtain the names of Civilian Agents and Clerks on duty in Va who were appointed by orders not issued from this office. Please forward such a list as soon as possible in order that appointments may be made and sent them. By order of Maj. Genl. Howard. A.P. Ketchum Act'g Asst. Adjt. General. EB 148 Vol 3 Genl Howards LB 1 Vol 88 - 1867 [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. *** RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. MAY 6 1867 [[/stamp]]