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War Department
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Washington Nov'r 21st 1865

Col. O Brown
Asst. Commissioner
Richmond, Va.

Col.

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 10th inst. with reference to the Taylor Farm, and am directed by Maj. Genl. Howard to authorize you to retain possession of the same till the orders of his Excellency the President can be obtained.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Max Woodhull
Col. & Asst. Adjt. Genl.
P.S. Extract from letter of 10th enclosed
MW AAG

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