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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT 10TH VIRGINIA DISTRICT.
Fredericksburg, Va. November 23rd 1865.

Col O. Brown
Asst Commr State of Va

Colonel
There is a rumor which seems to be entitled to credit that my Regt the 3rd N.H.V. will soon be mustered out of service. I know not whether it is possible but presume it is not for me if such is the case to be still retained in the service, and connected with the Bureau. I want it stated that as a result of the recent extended tour of Maj Gen Howard through the South the Bureau will be continued for an indefinite length of time, if my services are such as would justify
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