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War Department Bureau of R. F. and A.L. Washington Sept 25" 1868 Special orders No 124 Extract I Bvt. Brig. Genl S C Armstrong Agent of this Bureau is directed to proceed to Philadelphia, Pa. Trenton, N.J. New York City, New Britain Conn, Westfield Mass, Amherst Mass, Salem Mass, and Boston Mass. to collect information regarding the manner of conducting normal schools at these places, with a view to the improvement of the Freedman's Normal School at Hampton. On the completion of his duties he will return to his station at Hampton Va. The Chief Disbursing Officer will settle his accounts for cost of transportation. By order of Major General O.O. Howard, Commissioner (Signed) F.C. Sewall Act. Asst. Adj. General. A true copy S C Armstrong Sub. Asst. Comr.