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74 [[margin note]] End. back on Comn. of E.G. Townsend Supt. [[margin note 2]] E.B 2 Vol. 78 1078.1867 Bureau R.F. and AL. Hd. Qrt. Asst. Com'r. D.C. Washington, August 27" 1867 Respy returned to Bt. Maj. J.V.W. Vandenburgh. Local Supt. D.C. Approved. Authority is hereby given to find the names of the men within named on the "Pay Rolls" for seven days, instead of three. By order of Bt. Brig Gen'l Howard (sgd) R.G. Rutherford A.A.A. Genl. [[margin note]] End. on Com.n of Albert A Supt. [[margin note 2]] 2 Vol. No. 1081 1867 E.B. 75-1081. War Department Bureau R.F. & L Washington. Aug 29" 1867 Resp'y referred to Bt. Brig Genl. C.H. Howard S.C. D.C. who will please attend to this case immediately and if injustice has been done endeavor to have this woman relieved from giving this security - One o'clock R.M. today is the time set for giving the same. By order of Major Genl. C.H. Howard (sgd) A.P. Ketchum AAA Genl. 75 [[margin note]] Continued [[margin note 2]] E.M. 74.1081 Bureau R.F. and A.L. HeadQuarters A.C. D.C. Washington Aug 29th 1867 Resp'y referred to J.V.W. Vandenburgh. Local Supt. D.C. inviting attention to endorsement of the Commr. Bureau R.F. & AL. and compliance therewith directed. If necessary he will confer with A.K. Browne, Esq. Agent for this Bureau, in relation to this Case. These papers to be returned with report. By Order of Bt. Brig. Genl. Howard (sgd) K.G. Rutherford A.A.A. Genl. Office Local Supt. D.C. Washington. August 29" 1867 Resp'y forwarded. I called on Justice Bates and have settled this case. The woman Mary Taylor (colored) was released on her own recognizances. I have to the mention the kind and humane manner in which Justice Bates disposed of this case. JVW Vandenburgh Local Supt. D.C.
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[[note]] Is it JVW "Vandenburgh" or "Vanderburgh" ?? Searches showing both spellings on record.
I believe it is "Vandenburgh".