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to the matter, you spoke to me about; his house was burned down on the 22d inst. I forgot to get me a copy of Circular (without number) designating my Authority to fine, and confine; please send it by return of mail. There have been two more cases of small pox here, and the last coffin here was used yesterday; if anymore dies, which from the nature of the pest is likely to occur, I don't know what I shall do for Coffins; please send me some of what you have; there are four or five small children in Hospital, I heard of a place where I may get lumber; send me an order to have twenty or thirty made, also send me ($50) fifty dollars to do with that with my private funds, I will get along with until monthly allowance is sent. I will account to you ^[[on the]] [[strikethrough]] at [[/strikethrough]] last of ^[[the]] month for it. Please send me some blank "Transportation Orders" as there are some here whom the Govm't would not be obliged to subsist could they be sent to their old homes. I am, Captain Very Resp'f'y Your Obd't Serv't [[signature]] Richard Dillon [[/signature]] Capt. V.R.C and Asst. Supt. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Head Quarters Sub District of Beaufort Beaufort N.C. January 26th 1865 Seely Capt. F.A. A.Q.M. Fin. Agent & Supt. E. Dist. of N.C. 9/13 Captain There is a Govt. building (shanty) on the Outlaw place, as it soon may be given up- shall I sell it? 'tis but a small affair. over [[end page]] [[start page]] There is also some log huts near the Outlaw place. Freedmen are living in some of them. When one is vacant, it is immediately destroyed by the doors and lining being stolen. I supposed for firewood. I cannot find out who does it. Some persons "Freedmen" often want to purchase them, for the purpose of moving them to places. When they procure lots, shall I sell any of those vacant ones that may be required? Please let me know by return mail there is a boat here for sale $75 cheap. Shall I purchase it, There is some ponies here for sale, no horses less than $200 of any worth. Shall I purchase ponies? The Doctor is a judge of horses- please direct me as to the shanty on Outlaw place, log huts, Boat and ponies. Ponies extra reported at from $80 to $100. Query how about forage for private horses- can we draw it? I am, Captain, Very Resp'f'y, Your Obdt. Servt. [[signature]] Richard Dillon [[/signature]] Capt. V.R.C. and Asst. Sup't. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Head Quarters Sub District of Beaufort N.C. Beaufort N.C. January 28th 1866 Ellis 1st Lieut A.A.A. Genl. Dist. of New Berne N.C. 0/26 Lieut, I have the honor to report on detached duty per S.O. No. 623 A.G.O. W.D. Series 1865 and on duty at this post per S.O. No. Hd. Qrs. Eastern Dist. N.C. Bu. of R.F. & A.L. dated New Berne N.C. Dec. 22d/65 Post Office address Beaufort N.C.
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