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Bureau R F and A Lands
Office 4th Ed Sub Dist
Gordonsville Va January 19th 1869

Maj Geo. Q. White USA
Richmond Va.

Major -
Having received authority from the Asst. Com'r, to transfer the Hd Qrs of this Sub Dist from this point to Culpeper C House, I have the honor to recommend that the Office Building here be Sold at Public Auction, it being no longer required by the Bureau.

I am, Major
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Wm. R. Morse
Asst. Supt. Schools

Transcription Notes:
When transcribing "Va" for Virginia, don't capitalize the a... since the writer doesn't. Abbreviating states with two capital letters (i.e. VA) didn't start till much later. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-01-11 14:49:24