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War Dept Bureau R.F. and A.L. Washington Aug. 23rd/68 Respectfully referred to Genl H.M. Whittlesey Chief Quartermaster By order of Maj. Genl Howard E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl E.B. 1026. Vol. 1. 1868. War dept BRF&AL Office Chf Qrmr Washington Aug 27 '68 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl E. Whittlesey Actg. Asst. Adjt Genl., suggesting that under the provisions of Sec 12, of the Act of July 16, 1866, the Commissioner is authorized to sell the building within referred to, and to appropriate the proceeds [[Stamp]] Bureau of R.F. and A.L. AUG 22 1868 C.Q.M. [[/Stamp]] derived therefrom to the education of freedpeople, but there does not seem to be any authorization for disposing of it as recommended by the Supt. of Education for Virginia and requested by Genl. Brown. EP Martin Agent in Chg In absence of Chf Qr.Mr.
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