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turned it to the officer of the Freedman's Bureau authorized to receive it. 
I am informed by those officers that no such money has been reported by Smith, + I believe the explanation of Lt Bowman to be correct - 
Lt Bowman is well + favorably known on this shore as an energetic + efficient officer - 
Very respy
Edward Hailley
Special Agent Treasury Dep't