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V. 12. R.F.&A.L. Vol 3 1865
Richmond Va Oct 5th 1865
Oct 17/65
Virginia
O. Brown Col. Asst. Commissioner &c
Forwards for approval estimate of rations required for issue to Refugees, Freedman &c. in the State of Va for the fourth quarter 1865
2.B.587.
Wrapper (2 Enclosures)
Rec'd Back Bureau R. F. & A. L. Oct 14 1865. 

War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedman &c., 
Washington Oct 17 1865. 
Respectfully returned to Colonel O. Brown Asst. Comm. &c. whose attention is invited to par. VII of Cir. 8 C.S. from this Bureau which provides that "No subsistance stores will be turned over in bulk to any Asst Comm'r or Agent whatever, to be by him issued."
It is held that this section annuls so much of Cir. 7 C.S. from this Bureau, as requires estimates for the amount of rations required for issue to Freedmen &c.
By order of 
Maj Genl Howard. Commiss'r
Max Woodhull
Asst. Adjt. General
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