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142 143 [[3 columned table]] | Received. | Name of Writer. | Date and Purport of Letter. | | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 24th 1868, #324 | Columbia, Dist C.H Howard. Genl. Oct 24th Returned. The Comr. does not deem it expedient to forward these papers to the Secy of the Navy. | Washington Oct 21st 1868. Forwards to the Sec'y of the Navy, letter of J.B. Moore. stating that John Fillman, (col'd) has a son, named Wm., who enlisted in the Navy, about one year ago, for 3 years. He has experienced religion, and now desires a discharge, that he may study for the ministry. Recommends that measures be taken to secure his release and allowed to enter upon his new studies, he will accomplish much good &c. | | Oct 27th 1868 #325 | Chipman & Hosmer & Co 1 enclo Oct 27" Referred to C.Q.M. | Washington Oct 26th, 1868 Encloses power of Attorney from Capt. W.F. White, and requests certificate of nonindebtedness in his behalf. | | Oct 28th 1868 #326. * | Columbia Dist. C.H Howard. Genl. See C. 304. 349 Oct 29th Retd E.B p 137. Vol 5. Rec'd. back. file | Washington Oct 27th 1868. Requests that the authority to sell lumber and material for building purposes &c at private sale be reviewed | | Oct 28 1868 #327. | Columbia Dist C. H. Howard. Genl. 2 enclo. Oct 28 Referred to C.Q.M. for execution | Washington Oct 24th 1868 Requests that ½ ream of letter and ½ ream note paper be printed as per enclosed forms for us in his office. | | Oct 28th 1868 #328. | Columbia Dist. C.H. Howard Genl. 1 enclo. Oct 28th Referred to C.Q.M. for execution. | Washington Oct 26th 1868. Requests that 200 copies of the enclosed blank letter of transmittal be printed for use in his office. | | Oct 30th 1868 #329. | Columbia Dist. C.H. Howard Genl. 1 enclo. Oct 30th Referred to Genl Balloch C.C.S. | Washington Oct 28th 1868. Forwards estimate for 16000 rations for issue to dependent freedpeople for the month of November 1868. | | Oct 30th #330 | Columbia Dist. C.H. Howard Genl. Oct 30th Returned disapproved. | Washington October 30th 1868 Requests that Major S.W. Saxton may be ordered to Boston Mass. on business connected with schools in Maryland. | | Oct 31st 1868 #331. | Columbia Dist. C.H. Howard Genl. Oct 31st Returned with letter of revocation endorsed as requested | Washington Oct 27th 1868. Requests revocation of appointment of A.N. Howard Agent to date Nov 15th 1868. | | Oct 31st 1868 #332. * | Columbia Dist C.H. Howard Genl. Oct 31st referred to C.D.O for remarks Nov 4th Rec'd back with report. file. | Washington Oct 31st 1868. Recommends that the appointment of E.H. Montieth as D.O. at Baltimore be revoked to date November 30th 1868. |
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10.7.2022 - Completed transcription per guidelines and marking for review Not finished with 1st or 2nd one, bottom 2 lines are very tricky. 1st 2 reviewed
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