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64 Continued E.P. 22 Vol 68 1867.1966. E B 65,1966 Bureau R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrt S.A.C. 6th Sub Dist Va Fredericksburg Va. Aug 1st 1867. Resp'y returned to Bvt Brig Gen O. Brown inviting attention to endorsement of Bt Col John O. Dwyer. A.S. A.C. [sgd] James Johnson Bt Lt Col Major V.R.C. Sub Asst Commr Bureau R. F. and A. L. Hd Qrt Asst Const Va Richmond Va August 5th 1867. Respy returned to Bt Lt Col. James Johnson, S.A. Comr to know whether the husband of Sophia Alexander will aid in the support of his wife, and to what extent. By order of Bt Brig Genl O Brown, &c. [sgd] Garrick Mallery Capt & A.A.A.G. Respy referred to Bt Lt. Col John O. Dwyer by Lt. Col. James Johnson with reference to preceding endorsement. 65 Continued. EB 2 Vol 64.1966. 66,1966.'67 Bureau R.F. and A.L. O. 2nd Sub Dist Bowling Green, Caroline Co Va. August 9th 1867. Resp'y returned to Bt Lt Col James Johnson. S.A.C. Sophie's husband lives in Washington D.C. and from conversation with his brother James Alexander [who lives here], I learn that he [Sophie's husband] is employed in a Brick yard in the District, and is, or ought to be, perfectly able to support his wife in Washington, or to pay her transportation to this place. [sgd] John O. Dwyer Capt. Va. Res. Bt Col. A.S. A.C. War Department B.R. & A.L. Office C. Qr. Mr. Washington Aug 15th 1867. Resp'y returned to Bt Brig Genl. C.H. Howard A.C. D.C. inviting attention to the endorsement of the Ass't Comr. Va. In view of the facts developed by the investigation in this case it is not deemed advisable to grant the transportation asked for. By command of Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard Comr. [sgd] Henry M. Whittelsey Chief Qr. Mr. B. R F & A L.