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War Department,
BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN, AND ABANDONED LANDS,
OFFICE CHIEF DISBURSING OFFICER.
Washington, D. C., April 13th 1868.

General O. Brown, Asst. Commissioner
Richmond Va

Sir

I have the honor to transmit my check no. 774 on Asst Treasurer at N. Y. for $158. 82/100 to pay Bounty claim of Edward W. Tucker F. 37th U. S. C. T.  The claim was put-in from Raleigh, but I judge by the enclosed receipt that the claimant is now in Richmond.  The order did not reach me in reason to be paid as an advance.  if you are satisfied that it is a just claim there will be no harm in you paying it if Tucker is willing.

Respy Yours
Geo. W. Balloch
Bvt Brig Genl & Chf D. O.