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3.V.147. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands. Head Quarters Asst. Commissioner, State of Virginia. Richmond, Va., 24th January 1866. Bvt Major Martin Chf Com'ry Musters, Dept Va Major, The Asst Comr. directs to me to request you to please forward to these Head Qrs., all papers you may have in your possession, belonging to the Department Negro Affairs. I am, Major Very respty Your obt Servt James A. Bates Capt and A.A.A.G