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War Department 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Washington May 6th, 1867

Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
Asst. Comm. Va

General
I am instructed by Gen. Howard to reply to your communication of the 3d Inst. that you are authorized to purchase supplies in "open market" without advertising for proposals. 

You will please forward an estimate for funds monthly.

Very Respectfully
E. Whittlesey
B.B.G. & A.A.I.G. 

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-11-22 09:38:09 Eliphalet Whittlesey I.G. = Inspector General