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Genl. Howard, - Smith occupying his own house and paying rent, and we hiring another house for the same that Smith pays.

V. Explains that Capt. Alvord continued to employ the two ostlers, before employed by his predecessor, and Col. Marsh employed one more.

VI Explains that he (Ferre) on receiving the temporary appointment of Supt. supposed it would be only temporary, and for that reason did not make changes, but [[strikethrough]] was [[/strikethrough]] as soon as his stay began to appear permanent, he made application for details of men to relieve civilians, but without success for some time. Has now disposed of two of them, and expects a detail

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