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W. 14. R.F. & A.L. Va. 1 vol 1869. Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Washington, Jan 6 1869 Respectfully referred to Bvt. Brig. Genl. Henry M. Whittelsey Chief Quartermaster for reply. By order of Bvt. Maj. Genl. Howard, U.S.A. Commissioner E. Whittlesey A.A.A. General E.B. 24 Vol. 1. 1869 War Dept. BRFAL Office Chf Qr Master Washington Jany 8/69 Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig Genl O. Brown Asst Commr, BRFAL, Va , with the information that, at present, there is no authority for the manufacture of material into clothing, or for the gratuitous distribution of clothing amongst destitute Refugees and Freedmen, in extreme cases or otherwise - The material referred to should be held subject to the order of the Commissioner. By command of Bvt. Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commr Henry M Whittelsey CQM BRFAL [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JAN 9 1869 [[/stamp]]
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