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NARA 962 War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C. Nov 28th 1877 Captain H.S. Hawkins, 6th Infty, Disbursing Officer, Louisville, Ky. Captain: I have to inform you that owing to the near exhaustion of the appropriation for defraying the expenses incident to the payment of bounties to colored soldiers &c. it is desirable that you make no arrangements for any tours until advised by this office of a further appropriation by Congress. This is not intended to interfere with any arrangements made by you prior to receipt of this letter. Very respectfully
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