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W.87.R.F. & A.L. Va. 1st Vol. 1868.- Washington, D.C. February 8th 1868.
War Dept., Bureau R.F. & A.L., Whittlesey Henry M. Chf. Qr. Mr.

Referring to Com'r Sub-Asst. Com'r of S.C. Armstrong, of 28th Ulto., enclosing requisition for clothing, for gratuitous distribution amongst destitute inmates of Hampton Normal School, state that if the Bill now before Congress, for the Continuation of the Bureau be passed, and the Comm'r. be clothed with discretionary powers, the application will be favorably considered.

[[Stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. *** RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. FEB 10 1868 [[/Stamp]]

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