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166 S. 272. 2. V. 67. War Dept. Bu: &c: 77. Recd. Back Aug: 1st 67. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. Fairfax Co. Va. Falls Church July 26th 67. Respectfully returned to Capt. S. P. Lee, with report (Sgd.) Wm Shields Lt. & A.S.A.C. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 3rd 67. Respectfully returned to Major General O. O. Howard, Comr., inviting attention to enclosed reports of Lt Wm Shields, A.S.A.C. Garrick Mallery Capt. & A.A.A. Genl. In absence of the Asst. Comr. P.42.2.V.67. War Dept. Bu: &c: 143. Recd: back Aug. 3rd 67. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 3rd 67. Respectfully returned to Major Genl. O. O. Howard, Comr. inviting attention to reports of Lt. Wm Shields, A.S.A.C. in this case returned with communication of David Stott August 3rd 1867. Garrick Mallery Captain & A.A.A. Genl. In absence of Asst. Comr. L. 380. 2. V. 67. White, George Q. Bvt. Major Chf. Q.M. & D.O. 96. Recd. back Aug: 3rd 67. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Va. Office Chf. Q.M. & D.O. Richmond, Va. Aug: 3rd 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig: Genl O. Brown, Asst. Comr. suggesting that the within described land be leased by the Bureau from July 1st 1867 for one month with the privilege of retaining it one year, at $16 66/ per month. (Sgd.) George Q. White Bvt: Major, Chf. Q.M. & D.O. President of the Board. 167 Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug 3rd 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj: George Q. White, Chf. Q.M. &c with authority to carry out the recommendation, in his endorsement of August 3rd 1867. By Order of Bvt Brig: Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Garrick Mallery Capt. & A.A.A. Genl. R. 207. 2. V. 67. Remington, J. H. Bvt: Major & S.A.C. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 3rd 1867. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj. J. H. Remington, S.A. Comr. The communication within referred to was forwarded to the Asst. Comr. of N. Ca. June 1st 1867, and has not since been heard from — Major Remington will be duly notified of the action taken, on the return of the papers By Order of Bvt Brig: Genl O Brown, Asst. Comr. Garrick Mallery Capt. & A.A.A. Genl. F.36.2.V.67. Manly, R. M. Supt. Education 47./176. Recd: back Aug: 4th 67. Bu; R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 3rd Div: 5th S. Dist. Va. Yorktown, Va. July 24th 67. Respectfully returned to Genl. S. C. Armstrong Agent. &c with report that the repairs within asked for can be effected for an estimated expense of $4.75 dollars provided I am allowed to tear down & use old useless Govt. buildings under the control of the Bu. at Fort Magruder, which are now going rapidly to decay and waste from want of occupancy. by this means a school of three grades would be established accommodating three hundred pupils which would be permanent in its character & command great influence & good among the Freedmen. As before reported the work has been ably commenced: the school having an attendance last year of 222 pupils. Attention is respectfully invited to the enclosed proposal to lease or sell the land upon which the building will rest
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