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[[stamp]] H'd Q'rs Asst. Com'r., Dist. of Va. Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Richmond, Va. Jany 11, 1868. [[/stamp]] Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard, Commr, asking whether the Circular Letter of Nov. 5th, 1867, is intended to apply to Property that is libeled for confiscation. Maj. Remington has been instructed to delay action in this case, until further orders. Much of the land held by the Bureau has been libeled, and under existing orders, can not be restored, until the libel has been dismissed. O Brown Bvt. Brig.Genl. Vols Asst. Com'r. E. & M.} 1 Vol. 28/68} War Department Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington Jan 14/68 Respectfully returned to the Asst Commissioner of Virginia. - no action will be taken by the Bureau with respect to property which has been libeled for confiscation until decision of the Courts is known By order of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl EB. 190. Vol. 4. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JAN 15 1868 [[/stamp]]
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