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V 145.R.F.A.L. Vol 9 '67
Richmond,
May 3, 1867
Virginia-
Bvt. Brig. Genl O. Brown
Asst. Commissioner

States that there will probably be 1800 destitutes in his District who will require assistance, and asks if he shall purchase the necessary corn & bacon in open market without advertising for proposal: with remark, that the papers authorized to publish said advertisements are not read in the markets when the food must be bought.

Off. copy furnished Gen E. Whittelsey
A.[?] G. May 4, 1867

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. *WASHINGTON* REC'D MAY 4 1867 [[/stamp]]