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Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Frederick S. Tukey, March 26, 1866

Summary:
How's letter appears to relate to Oscar Morris' employment as Bureau messenger, and his accusations against F. Tukey.

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Head Quarters, Sixth District Virginia Mr F. S. Tukey Asst Supt
SubDist B Staunton Va

March 26th 1866

Winchester, Va.

Sir

The following extract for instruction [unclear: made] from the [unclear: branch] [unclear: O---] in Richmond [illeg.] a freedman for your information

"You will also reduce the pay of Oscar Morris [illeg.] at Staunton." "We find no difficulty in having men at ten dollars per month [illeg.] for the same service"

Please report upon the matter.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servt

W. Stover How
Bvt Major [deleted: ]