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52. Continued Respectfully returned to Bvt Briq-Genl E.W. Hinks Comd [[1st?]] Dist No Ca. S.A. Commr at Goldsboro No Ca. with the information that John L. Wood Sheriff elect for the County of Pasquotank No. Ca. has taken the Oath prescribed by act of July 2nd 1862 – and given the required Bonds - There is, therefore, now no objection to his being confirmed in his Office. For the places of Mayor & Town Commissioners of Elizabeth City No. Ca., the under named, Loyal Union Citizens, are recommended all of whom can take the "Iron Clad Oath" as above, & have the property qualifications which the Laws of No Ca requires. For Mayor M.B. Culpepper Commissioners 1st Ward - Zegler 2nd Ward - Hozier Allen 3rd Ward - Pool S.S. 4th Ward - Jones A.L. 5th Ward - Bell Geo. W. Wm.Ft.Doherty Agent Bur R.F.& A.L. Endorsement on a Letter from Lt.Jus.R.Foote A.J.A.C. [F.2.] data Bur SG. Office S.F.A.C Plymouth No.Ca. Spear Jan.7th 1868 Stating that he is informed by Jasper Bateman (cold) that he has a son named Peter who is held by Dr. Skruellof Pasquotank Sr. & requests it ascertained by what authority he is held - Reserved March 10th 1868. Wm.Ft.Doherty Agent Bur R.F.& A.L., Elizabeth Caty Sbas Respectfully returned of Lt. Jus. W. Foote with the information that the Cold Boy Peter Spferel was regularly found apprentice to Dr. Sferell by Wmd Willey Agent Pam R.F.A.L. in this place - a copy of Sard Bond is our file in this office dated Jany 4th, 1866. I have had a private interview with said Colored Boy, and he assures me that he is well fed, well clothed and kindly treated and has no wish to leave. Gourd Continued Dr. Sprell seems to have an affection for him and promises to bring him up to industry, good habits, and respectability, also to have him taught to read and write - I think the boy is very well situated, and it would be an injury to remove him from his present home. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Office S. Sist E. City Elizabeth City, Va. Sa. Mar.29th 1868 Wm.Ft. Doherty Agent Burr R.F. and A.S. from pg44 Continuation of our Endorsement on a Letter from Abel Ms. Frueber and Rev Audeur Cartwright [see F 5] pg 44., stating that they have reserved barrels for the present year, but on account of high prices they cannot purchase teams and will consequently be destitute of bread again. two or three hundred acres of land are laying idle in their neighborhood which can be cultivated. That they have got up a joint Strek company of p8 laborery and asks the advice and assistance of the commissioner in getting this stock &S. Wm.H.Doherty Agt.BureSub-Dist.E.City Elizabeth City As.Ca. Which was record back Mar 31st 1868 - Endorsed as follows by Order of Col. V Bob. May Jewel. MA. Miles.Commisiioner by Jacob F. Chur Dety Asst. Adj. Club. dated Bureau Vad.Dr.Asst.Coven. Raleigh M.C. March 27th, 1868. E.M.p.12.N.C. 'returned to Wm.H.Doherty Agent. There is no authority to 'appropriate money for cases like the within - of destination prevails supplies can be furnished.' continued see L.Sr.No.6-7 in reply to winter Continued from above Continuation of Endorsement on a Letter from Rev. Able M. Ferebee Rev. Andrew Cartwright [see F. 5.] see above endorsement - stating that they have rented lands - sub on account of high prices they cannot purchase teams and will consequently be destitute of food. two or three hundred acres of land are lying idle in their neighborhood which can be cultivated. they they have got up a joint stock company of Maj. Gen. Miles Alst Comms. Raleigh over
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Bvt = Brevet