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W. I Mil Dist Alaska, 1867 War Department Adjutant General's Office Washington, October 29. 1867

Townsend, E. D. Assistant Adjutant General Forwards to Gen. Hallack copy of a letter from the Department of State in regard to claims of preëmption and settlements in Alaska, directing him to issue instructions accordingly, also encloses copy of telegram sent this day

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Recvd (H. Q. Dist of Alaska) Jan 19, 1869

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A 117 Dept Cal 67 Hd. Qrs. Mily. Div. of the Pacific San Francisco. Noc. 25. 1867 Respectfully referred to Bvt. Maj. Genl. J.C. Davis, Commander Mily. Dist. of Alaska, who will regard these paper as forming part of his instructions from these Head Quarters. By order of Major Gen. Halleck Robert N Scott Bvt lieut Col. USA. Army

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(Next Page) Head Qr. Dept. of California San Francisco Cal, Nov. 26. 67 Respectfully submitted by Bvt. Maj. Gnl Jeff. C Davis Commanding Mil District of Alaska by Command of Bvt Genl Mcdowell John ? A. A. Genl