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gratuitous issue of the clothing, under the restrictions heretofore in force, be authorized. Such a disposition of this property would be in accordance with the views of Congress in making appropriations for the support of this Bureau, and would seem to be a wiser and more humane course to pursue, than to cause the same to be sold at auction, when probably, much less could be realized than the value thereof I am, General, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (sgd) O O Howard Bvt. Maj Genl. USA., Commr. B R F & A L. Approved by the Secretary of War, Jan. 13, 1869 (sgd) Ed. Schriver Insp. Genl.
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