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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. Washington, Sept. 21st, 1865. Col. O. Brown, Assistant Commissioner, &c. Richmond, Va. Colonel; I am directed by Major Genl. Howard, to request that if any steps have been taken by you with a view of gaining possession of the property belonging to H.J. Tibbles, situated in Prince William County, Virginia, you will at once discontinue them. The present owner of this property is a loyal man, but recently discharged from the U.S. service. You are also desired to release all control of this Bureau over a certain piece of property opposite the Gosport Navy Yard, of which (over)