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V 249 R.F.&A.L. Vol. 13 '68.
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Richmond Va, July 31/68

Virginia 
O. Brown
B. Brig Genl
Asst. Commr. 

Encloses the account of Dr. E H Smith, and states that he could not take the oath at the time the services were rendered, but he has had his disabilities removed by Congress - &c. Amt. $297.50

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[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. WASHINGTON. REC'D AUG 1. 1868 [[/stamp]]

War Depart'mt Bureau R. F. & A.L. 
Washington August 1. 1868

Respectfully referred to Bvt Brig Genl G. W. Balloch, Chief Disbursing Officer Bureau R. F. & A.L. who will submit to the 2d Comptroller for decision, whether an account for services rendered before disabilities were removed, can afterwards be paid, upon the oath prescribed in such cases being taken.

By order of
Major General Howard:
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. General 

EB 558 Vol 2

Respectfully returned to Gen G. W. Balloch 
I think payment may legally be made under the circumstances of this case.

J.W. Smith 
Asst. Comptr

2 Comptrol 
Aug. 13, 1868

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