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240 [[3 Columned Table]] | Date of Reception | Name of Writer | Purport of Communication| |---|---|---| Rec. O.L.S. 4/22-1867 Holmes Carter EB1 Vol 268. 1867 No. 685 Washington. D.C. April 22" 1867 States that about three yrs ago. he was indentured [?] or bound out by Dr. Nichols then in charge of Mason's Island to James Swit living in Prince Geo. Co. Md. who promised to close, Feed & Educate him in compensation for his labors which he has failed to do. He further states that Mr & Mrs. Swit whipped him without justification. Request that Mr. Swit will not be allowed to take him back as his Father & Mother are able to take care of him. if they knew where he was. He thinks that they live in this City. Rec. O.L.S. 4/22"1867. Still Lydia J. Matron of Home" EB1 Vol 268. OL.S. No. 686 Freedman's Villiage. Va April 22" 1867 Requests transportation for Agnes Riog & child to Boston Mass. 241 [[3 Columned Table]] | Date of Reception | Name of Writer | Purport of Communication| |---|---|---| Rec. O.L.S. 4/22-1867 Sears Mip MG Eng Agt. EB1 Vol 269. 1867 No. 687 East Bloomfield N.Y. April 17" 1867 Forwards list of names of parties desiring to obtain Col'd servants in that vicinity Rec. O.L.S. 4/22" 1867 Griffing Mrs. JS. Agent EB1 Vol 269. 1867 No. 688 Washington. D.C. April 22" 1867 Requests transportation from Providence R.I. to this City for 2 Bbls of clothing for destitute Freedpeople. Mailed J.S. Griffing. 394 North Cape. St. Invoice enclosed. Rec. O.L.S. 4/23" 1867. Roberts-JmL Supt. EB1 Vol 270. O.L.S.'67 No. 689 Washington. D.C. April 23" 1867 States that he has placed the names of John Bell & James Gillims on the Day Roster at $16.00 per month these services being necessary & indispensable. Thinks it advisable to retain them on the rolls at the above compensation & rations.