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286 Endt on Comn of Miss M.G. Sears Emp Agt. M 1 Vol 253. O.L.S. 721 Office Local Supt. D.C. Washington. Apr 30th '67 Respectfully referred to Mr C.C. Harris Emp Agt. with reference to the employment of the people as called for. This letter to be returned with application for transportation W.M. Beebe Jr Capt. 38th U S Infy Local Supt. D.C. Endt back on Comn of C.H. Howard Bvt Brig Genl. A.C. E B 1 Vol 283. O.L.S. 715. Emp Office 394 North Cap St. Washington Apr 29th 1867. Respy returned to Lt. Col. Beebe Jr. To the freed people going from this office, I have explained to them that the object of transportation was to furnish them hours & employment. In no casee have I encouraged one to return. When asked if they could "get back" have told them that this did not interfere with their freedom, but if they returned they would go back at their own expense, and might not expect further assistance from the Gov't. Have urged the friends of all who have gone to join their relations north instead of writing them to come here. (sgd) J.S. Griffing Ag't &c 287 Endt back on Comn of Jno L. Roberts Supt. E B 1 Vol 282. O.L.S. 706 E B 289. 706 Bureau R F and A L. Hd Qrs Ass't Comr D.C. Washington. Apr 29th 1867. Respy returned to Rev. J.L. Roberts, Supt. &c through Office Local Supt D.C. the recommendations of Lt Col Beebe is hereby approved. By order of Bt Brig Genl Howard. (sgd) Wm W. Rogers A.A.A. Genl. Endt on Comn of E.G. Townsend Supt. M1 Vol 253 O.L.S. 722 E B 351, 722. Office Local Supt. D.C. Washington May 1st 1867. Respy forwarded W.M. Beebe Jr Capt. 38th U S Infty. Local Supt D.C.