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from statements made to me had refered to the amount of Services ordered there during the Season I should judge the account twice as much as should be allowed. Many Physicians in various part of the State have rendered voluntary services to Freedmen - If we opean a door for their presentation it will regain thousands of dollars to meet them. I do not feel authorized under orders, as I have said here to open the door by appropriation unless under orders - without further knowledge of the authority by which the services were rendered and the amount of Services demand again as above suggest that it be authorized and information

J J De Lamater Surgeon
Chf Med Off Bureau R F AL
State Va.