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Head Quarters Freedmens Bureau Charlotte N.C. July 18" 1865 Col Whittlesy Sir I received your communication authorizing me to make orders on the QM Dept for transportation. I presented your order to said Q.M. He refuses to grant transportation on Circular 5 par V saying the order of July 6" issued by Gen Howard, and requested me to write direct to Gen Howard. But holding myself subordinate to your orders I write you again upon the subject. I am feeding a large number of refugees which could be sent of and save a heavy expense to the Government. An early answer will much oblige Your obt Servant John C Barnitt Capt & Asst Comr F.M.B.