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412 A.630.3.V.67. Armstrong, S.C. Agent in Chge. 5th S.D. Va. 397. Recd: back Oct. 1st 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 5th S. Dist. Va. Fort Monroe, Va. Sept. 28th 67. Respectfully returned to the Asst. Comr, Va. with statement that Mr. F.A. Morey, had availed himself of the leave of absence granted in S.O. 96. Par. II C.S. from the Office of the Asst. Comr. and on the 22nd inst. returned and reported unfit for duty. He at once made the within application for a new leave of absence.- (Sgd.) S.C. Armstrong Agent in Chge. 5th S.D. Va. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Oct. 1st 67. Respectfully returned to Gen'l S.C. Armstrong, Agent. Mr. Morey will be allowed to leave the District as requested, but will not receive pay during his absence from duty. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Com'r P.47.3.V.67. Lee, S.P. Bvt. Lieut. Col. & S.A.C. 300. / 605. Recd: back Oct. 1st 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. 4th Div. 10th S.D. Va. Warrenton, Va. Sept. 27th 1867. Respectfully returned with information that Wm. H Gaines is willing to deliver the amount in his hands to Lettie Palmer, whenever she obtains power of attorney from her heirs to pay the same to her under the will of Shadrick Palmer. His wife Lettie, is to receive the interest annually during her life time, at her death, the principal to be equally divided between her heirs.- (Sgd.) E.B. Gates Capt. V.R.C. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Oct. 2nd 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lt. Col. S.P. Lee, S.A.C. who will instruct Capt. E.B. Gates A.S.A.C. to return with these papers, 413 the account of Mr Gaines, with the estate of the late Shadrick Palmer. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Com'r M.455.3.V.67. Morse, W.R. Bvt. Maj. & S.A.C. 332. Recd: back Oct. 1st 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. 4th Div. 10th S.D. Va. Warrenton, Va. Sept. 28th 67. Respectfully returned with information that the within Major Mason cannot be found in this county. (Sgd.) E.B. Gates Capt. V.R.C. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Oct. 2nd 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt: Maj: W.R. Morse, S.A.C. inviting attention to endorsement of Capt. E.B. Gates, A.S.A.C. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Com'r B.475.2.V.67. Hamrick, P.R. Lieut. & S.A.C. 331. Recd: back Oct. 2nd 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. Somerville, Tenn. Sept. 21st 67. Respectfully returned to Capt. F.N.H. Kendrick, Actg. S.A.C. &c. I have had a long interview with Mrs. Betsy Rivers (formerly Mrs. Williams) separate and apart from her husband Pleasant Rivers. I will add that I brought every thing to bear that I could to induce her to let her son John Henry go to his father. No persuasion or inducement offered was of any avail. She appears to be determined not to give up her son. She appreciates the kind offer and has the kindest regard for the little boys father. There is no ill feeling on her part or that of her husband, Pleasant Rivers, towards Mr Williams - both seem to appreciate his kind offer. The mother says she cannot give up her child. This is one of the many hardships that arises from the late condition of Slavery. The laws of this state would give the child
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