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NARA 310

War Department
May 19th 1873

E D Townsend
Adj Gen USA

Authorizing Maj AP Howe to proceed to such points in his District to pay claimants as in his opinion will best subserve the interests of the claimant and the  Government. As it is advisable to pay as many as possible prior to June 30th 1873.

Rec'd at Louisville Ky
May 22nd 1873.