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the regulations prescribed - nor have I in seven years of regular Army experience, ever received such a one before. At the same time I am satisfied, that if the Officer who composed it, had carefully re-read it, it would not have been sent. I, therefore, respectfully return this Document once more with the request, that the information asked for, in my previous endorsement, be given me. If the A. Comr does not consider the question, as one which it is his province to answer, I would then respectfully request to be so informed.

The statement that "Refugees and Freedmen are the especial care of the Bureau of Refugees and Freedmen" &c, in no way answers my question. It is simply an attempt to be sarcastic at my expense.

(Signed) H.G. Thomas
Bvt. Brig. Genl.
Capt. 20th Infty
S.A.C.  Com'r
Nov 14th