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Headquarters Department of North Carolina ARMY OF THE OHIO Raleigh, N. C., July 27th" 1865. Colonel E. Whittlesey, Asst. Com. Bureau of Refugees Etc. Raleigh, No.Ca. Colonel, I am directed by the Commanding General to call your attention to the following extract from the report of Col. Holman, 1st U.S.C.T., Comd'g. at Roanoke Island. "I beg leave to suggest that measures be taken to remove as fast as practicable the freedmen of the Island to localities where work can be obtained for them" Very Respy. Your Obdt Servant, Clinton A. Cilley Maj. and Asst Adj. Genl