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War Department, 
Bureau R. F. and A.L. 
Washington Feby. 26th. 1868. 

Respectfully returned to the Asst. Commr. for Virginia 
The Commissioner does not desire to increase the force of employees unless it is absolutely necessary.

By order of Major Genl. O. O. Howard,
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. Genl.

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. FEB 27 1868 [[/stamp]]

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