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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.