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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c., 
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va., 22nd Decr 1865

Brig. Genl Smith
A.A. Genl Dept Va,

General,
I learn that the citizens in many parts of the state are disarming the Freedmen.
Please inform me whether such action is in conformity to the orders or wishes of the Maj: Genl commanding the Department.

I am, Genl
Very resp'ty 
Your obt Servt
O Brown
Col and Asst Comr

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