| Richmond |
| Sept 3d 1864 |
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| T. W. Howard |
| Trans. Agent |
| Lynchburg Va. |
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| Sir, |
| I am in receipt of your communication of
the 11th ult. in reply to circular from this office of the 9th Augt/64. |
| In reply I can inform you that a Bonded
Agent is entitled to the same pay & allowances as a Captain of Infantry;
you are therefore entitled to the privilege of buying one ration. |
| Respectfully &c |
| W. F. Alexander |
| Maj & Asst to QMGenl |
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