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R. 108. Bu R. F A. L. La. 69.

Headquarters
Bureau R.F and A.L. Dist of La.
New Orleans April 27th 1869

Respectfully returned to Bt. Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard, Commissioner, Bureau R.F. and A.L. with statement as requested.

W B Brunton
Bt. Capt U.S.A. 1st. Lt. 9th Cavy.
A.A.A. Genl.
In absence of Asst. Comr. for La.

E B 5/398


W. 138, R.F and A.L, Va, 1 Vol 1869.

War Department,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.
Washington, May 1 1869

Respectfully returned to the Asst Commissioner for Virginia, inviting attention to the enclosed letter of Lieut. Ford.

By order of
Bvt. Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard
Commissioner
E. Whittlesey
Act'g Asst. Adjt. Genl

E B 382 Vol 5

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. MAY 2 1869 [[/stamp]]

Transcription Notes:
could not find Bounton or Bonnton in soldier's database --> I found W. B. Brunton in a military history list of 1st Lieutenants in the 9th Cavalry during this time period and they were based in New Orleans