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Richmond Va Oct 5th 1867 Genl O. Brown Asst. Commissioner Richmond Va. Genl. In reply to your communication I have the honor to state that the Soldiers' Memorial Society will take the entire charge and responsibility of the colored Orphan Asylum at the old Naval Laboratory. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Andrew Washburn Agt. Soldiers' Memorial Society