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LR 114
Bates James A. Capt A.A.A.G.
Richmond Va Mch 21, 1866

The Asst Comr. directs attention to the large amt of Rations issued, and requires a thorough examination with a view to the reduction of the same,

Rec'd Office 3d Dist 21 Mch 66

2.V.16
Bureau Ref. F & A Lands
Office Supt 3d Dist
Richmond Va Mch 21/66

Respectfully returned to Col O. Brown Asst Comr. Va for a statement of the facts on which the belief is founded [[strikethrough]] that "It is believed"[[/strikethrough]] "That a number received rations, who are not entitled and that a number do not receive rations who are objects of charity" in order that I may have the advantage of this in the investigation ordered.
H S Merrell
Lieut & Supt.

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[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER MAR 22 1866[[/stamp]]