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I have reported all the facts once before she has no claim on the Bureau. I did not recommend that any appropriation be made for her because I was satisfied she did not deserve any. But since it has been directed to be made I have tried to get it for her in the usual way. She would have had a check from Maj. White long ago had she signed his vouchers. I know her to be unworthy of any appropriation and I hope even if she ever concludes to sign the vouchers that no money will be thrown away on her. 
Marcus S. Hopkins
A.S.A.C. 1st & 3d Dns. 
4th S.D. Va

War Department
Bureau Refugees etc
Washington D.C. Jany 2, 69
Respectfully returned  It appears upon examination that Mrs Johnson has signed the vouchers; it is thought best to pay her the amount intended and have this matter settled
By order of
Bvt Maj Gen Howard
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A.Gen
EB
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[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. *** RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JAN 5 1869 [[/stamp]]

Refer to White for paymnt in accordance with endorsmnt of Gnl Howard