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433 434 Lt. O.H. Howard S.A.C. LR 45 Vol 4 until the 25th of each month, when due notice will be given to me. (Signed) Fred. Mosebach S.A. Com'r &c Respectfully returned to Lt. O.H. Howard S.A.C. Albany, Ga. attention invited to endorsement of Major Mosebach. By Order of B'vt Brig. Gen. Sibley M. Frank Gallagher Lt. & A.A.A.G. Office Asst. Comm. B.R.F. and A.L. Atlanta, Ga. Jan 27th 1868. Endorsements continued from page 422. on comm'n from Fred. Mosebach S.A.C. report of the case of Adam Wilson (freedman) and the actions of A A Gaulding, J.P. Merion, and another similar case Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 25th 1868. Respectfully returned to the Asst. Comm. State of Georgia with affidavit of Adam Wilson enclosed. The reason why such affidavit was not taken at first, was that upon my interview with Justice Gaulding, I found that the facts were as stated by Adam Wilson which I mentioned also in my report. (Signed) Fred Mosebach S.A.C. &c Comd'g Officer Dist. of Ga. LR 46 Vol 4 Respectfully referred to Major General George G Meade Comdg. 3rd Military District, thro' Comd'g Officer Dist. of Ga. with the recommendation that Justice Gaulding, be removed from his office. C.C. Sibley B't Brig. Genl. Ass't Com'r Office Asst. Comr. B.R.F & A.L. Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 27th 1868. See page 467 Endorsements continued from page 301 on Comm'r from EJ Higbee in behalf of Samuel Hode (freedman) relative to property left him by Caroline Hode deceas'd, his former owner. Columbus, Ga. Dec 23d 1867 Respectfully referred to J B Davenport Agent Butler, Ga. attention invited to preceding endorsement of Asst. Comr. (signed) George Wagner 1st Lt. & S.A.C. Butler, Ga. Jan. 6th 1868 Respectfully returned to 1st Lieut. George Wagner SA Commissioner Columbus, Ga. Attention invited to enclosed communication of Judge Horrell which contains the facts in the case. I have directed the Executors to retain the proceeds of the Estate now in their hands, until final decision from Office Asst. Commissioner (Signed) J B Davenport Agent. Comdg. Officer Dist. of Ga LR 235 Vol 3 Columbus, Ga. Jan, 24th 1868 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Gen. C.C. Sibley Asst. Comm. State of Georgia for his information. Attention respectfully invited to report to Agent Davenport. (Signed) Jno Leonard Bt. Maj. U.S.A & S.A.C. Respectfully referred to Major General Geo. G Meade Comd'g 3rd Military District, this Comdg. Officer Dist. of Ga. for consideration and action, notwithstanding the apparent justice of the freedman's (Sam. Hode) claim, the Asst Comr. Bu.R.F. and A.L. feels powerless to act in this case. The laws of Ga. have always required three (3) witnesses to attend a will, a less number rendering the instrument null and void. C.C. Sibley Bvt. Brig. Gen'l Asst. Com'r Office Asst. Comr. B.R.F. and A.L. Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 27th 1868. Endorsement on Comm'n from J.J. Knox S.A.C. dated Athens Ga., 17th 1868 asking how to account for Rations &c. Respectfully returned to J.J. Knox S.A.C. Athens Ga., who is directed to account for these rations in the usual manner. (Form enclosed). By order of Bt. Brig. Gen. Sibley M. Frank Gallagher, Lt. & A.A.A.G. Office A. Com'r B.R.F.& A.L. Atlanta Ga., Jan 28th 1868. Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, Com'r L.R. 57, Vol. 4. Endorsement on Comm'n from H. Catley 1st. Lt. 16th Inf. & SAC enquiring in relation to Audy May's statement in regard to Bounty. Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard Com'r. The records of this office show that the within mentioned discharge was forwarded to Bt. Maj. Wm. Fowler A.A.G. Claim Division, Oct. 4th 1866 with a claim for $300. Bounty. C.C. Sibley Bt. Brig. Genl. & Ass't Com'r. Office A. Com'r B.R.F.& A.L. Atlanta Ga., Jan 28th 1868. Endorsements on comm'n from W.F. White S.A. Com'r dated Thomasville Ga., Jan. 20th 1868 - enquiring about compensation and official title, continued from page 421. Atlanta, Ga., Jan 25th 1868. Respectfully returned to Lt. M.F. Gallagher A.A.A.G. A communication has been sent to Washington making enquiry as to what compensation is allowed officers appointed in the manner which Capt. White
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These are military letters. The abbreviations are military words.... to include Brevet (B'vt, Bvt,Brt, Brev), Brigadier (Brig), General (Gen'l), Lieutenant (Lt or Lieut), Major (Maj), Captain (Cpt, Capt), Regiment (Reg), Infantry (Infy, Infty), Artillery (Art), Disbursing officer (DO), Quarter Master (QM) and USA not NSA
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