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Headquarters Department of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N.C. April 9th, 1866. 

Colonel E. Whittlesey
Asst. Comr. Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Raleigh
N.C.

Colonel: -

The following is an official copy of a communication received from the Adjt. General's Office, Washington D.C. and respectfully submitted for your information. 

Adjutant General's Office
Washington D.C. April 9" 1866
Brvt. Major General T.H. Ruger
Comdg. Dept. of North Carolina
Raleigh North Carolina.

Sir:-

An application has been made by the Mayor of the city of Wilmington N.C. for the restoration to the city authorities of a building known as the city Hall now partially occupied by the Freedmens Bureau.

The following instructions are given in the case by the