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16 Endt on Com of Mr [[Z?]] Berry 2 Vol 62. O.L.S. D.C. 976. E B 17 976. Office Supt. R.& F. [[?]]. Bladensburg, Md June 22" '67 Respectfully forwarded to the Ass't Commr. D.C. with the recommendation that some measures be taken to have these men returned, and forced to comply with the requirements of their contacts, which was made by the Local Supt. D.C. They are now in Washington. This means of breaking contact is a matter of considerable complaint, and should be stopped if possible. (sgd) Geo E. Henry Bt Maj & Supt Bureau R.F. and A L. Hd Qrs Ass't Comr D.C. Washington Jul 8" 1867. Respy referred to Capt. Wm. M Beebe Jr. Local Supt. D. C. with direction to find the parties, investigate the case & report. By Order Of Bt Brig Genl Howard. (sgd) Wm. W Rogers A.A.A. Genl. 17 Endt. on Com of E.G. Townsend Supt 2 Vol 62. O.L.S. 977 Office Local Supt D.C. Washington July 9th 1867. Resp'y forwarded. Approved. W.M. Beebe Jr Capt 38" U.S.I. Local Supt D.C. Endt back on Com of Z. Berry. E B 2 Vol 16. 976. E B 2 Vol 24. 976. Office Local Supt D.C. Washington July 9" 1867 Resp'y returned. There is no means of ascertaining the whereabouts of the within mentioned men, and were they to be found the Local Supt. knows of no way by which he could compel the fulfillment of the contract whose is not equally available to Mr. Berry. He can easily take legal measures to compel the fulfillment of the contract, a copy of which is on file at this Office, and at all times available as evidence. W M Beebe Jr Capt 38" U.S. Infty. Local Supt D.C.