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Bureau R.F.& A. Lands
Head. Quarters. 8th Sub Dist. of Va.
Wytheville Va. Aug 31st 1868.

Brev't. Capt. Will A. Coulter.
A.A.A. Genl. Bu. R. F. A. Land.
Richmond Va.

Captain

I have the honor herewith to submit my report of Bureau affairs in general for the month of August 1868.  Having just reached here I must rely mostly on the reports of my subordinates.  Capt Schaeffer's I forward.  Lt. McDougall's contained nothing and I returned it to him to be properly addressed.  Lieut McDougall reported to me verbally an action of the Sheriff at Abingdon Va. which should discharge him.  I gave him ie McDougall verbal orders to report the case to me.  He having failed to do so, I have this day sent him written orders to that effect.  Col. Harubright. Mil. Commissioner has been counseled by me on the subject and assures me that if the case is referred to him and the proof agrees with

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