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B 53 R F & A L 1865 Richmond Va Aug 8/.65. Aug 16/65 Brown, O. Col, and Asst. Comr. States that rations have heretofore been issued to laborers in the employ of farmers who were unable to feed them. Asks if it is proper for officers of this Bureau to continue the issue. Recd Bureau R.F. & A.L. Aug 16/65 War Department Bureau of Refugees &c. Washington Aug 16./65. Respectfully returned to Col O. Brown, Asst. Comr for Va. Rations should not be issued by the officers of this Bureau in such cases as are herein mentioned, and authority to do so will not be given by the Commissioner of the Bureau. By order of Maj: Genl Howard J.S. Fullerton A.A. General EB 49 1865 2. B. 197. Rcd Hd Qrs A.C. Richmond Aug 1865