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568 M.507.3.V.67. Mc Donnell J.J. Capt. & S.A.C. 466. Recd: back Nov. 26th 67. Office S.A.C. B.R.F. & A.L. 12th S. Dist. Richmond, Texas Nov: 4th 1867. Respectfully returned with the information that the within named freedmen are well and living in this Co. working for Mr. Wright and are endeavoring to save their money to enable them to reach Woodstock, they will write to their mother in a few days. (Sgd.) William H. Rock S.A.C. Fort Bend, Co. Texas. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. A.C. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 67. Respectfully returned to Capt. J.A. Mc Donnell, S.A.C. inviting attention to endorsement of Mr. Wm. H. Rock, Agt. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. V.27.3.V.67. War Dept: Bu: &c: 554 Recd: back Nov: 26th 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. 1st D. 3rd S.D. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 25th 1867. Respectfully returned to Lieut. P.R. Hambrick, S.A.C. with the information that this man Chas. H. Talbott denies owing Osborne Hunter the amount within claimed, Talbott states Hunter was his slave until the fall of Richmond and that he gave him the enclosed permit so he could go to Richmond and not be molested by the troops. He further states that Hunter only worked when he choosed after he became free and that he did not have him hired by the day. (Sgd.) Benj: C. Cook, Bvt. Capt. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj: Genl. Nelson A. Miles, Asst. Comr. N. Ca. (thro: Bu. Hd. Qrs.) inviting attention to endorsement of Bvt. Capt. B.C. Cook, A.S.A.C. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. M.562.3.V.67. Mc Donnell, J.A. Capt. & S.A.C. 591. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully returned to Capt. J.A. Mc Donnell, S.A.C. for recommendation, and for the reasons why the Civil Authority do not take care of Susan Berry. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. 569 W.641.3.V.67. Hambrick, P.R. Lieut. & S.A.C. 587. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully referred to Lieut. P.R. Hambrick, S.A.C. for investigation and report. O. Brown Bvt. Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Va. M.563.3.V.67. Mahoney, Andrew Lt. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully returned to Lt. Andrew Mahoney, A.S.A.C. Make and application for twenty (20) days leave; it will probably be approved. O. Brown Bvt. Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Va. S.579.3.V.67. Stone, J.R. Bvt. Maj: & S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj: J.R. Stone, S.A.C. who will after performing the journey herein named, forward an account of his actual expenses for transportation, and it will be paid. O. Brown Bvt. Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr: Va. W.643.3.V.67. Armstrong, S.C. Agent in chge: 5th S. Dist. Va. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 26th 1867. Respectfully referred to Genl. S.C. Armstrong, Agent; This communication to be returned with receipt of enclosed discharge acknowledged thereon. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr: Va. S.561.3.V.67. Armstrong, S.C. Agent in chg: 5th S. Dist. Va. 548./610. Recd: back Nov: 27th 1867. Bu: R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 7th Div: 5th S. Dist. Va. Drummondtown, Va. Nov: 22nd 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig: Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Va. (thro: S.D. Hd. Qrs.) The within letter was written in answer to one dated Hd. Qrs. S. Dist. Fort Monroe Oct. 31st 1867 and addressed to me as Mil. Commissioner requesting to know what arrangements, if any could be made for the board of the Enlisted man to be sent on detached service at this place, as the letter of enquiry was addressed to me from Hd. Qrs. Sub. Dist. Fort Monroe and addressed to me as Mil. Comr. I forwarded my reply to the A.A.A. Genl. Sub Dist. Fort Monroe. (Sgd.) George P. Sherwood 1st Lieut. 42nd Inftry. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 27th 1867.
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