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208 424 Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Aug. 22nd 1867 202/242 Smith Mr Robert Sub Asst. Commissioner Opelika, Alabama. Sir The enclosed letter of Mr H.H. Armstrong was handed me this day by Mr John Dun of this City. He states that Joseph Dun (col'd) and family have left the place of Mr Talley, fearing violence and harm received nothing for their labor during some six months. You will proceed to Notasulga and take such action in the case by arbitration or reference to the Civil Authority Courts as may be found desirable. Mr Armstrong will be able to furnish you with full particulars Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst Commissioner 425 Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Aug. 23rd 1867 204/209 Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. Commissioner Washington D.C. General I have the honor to return herewith the enclosed letter addressed to Captain R Theune V.R.C. received under cover from your Office this day. Captain Theune was forwarded under guard to the Insane Asylum at Washington Dec. 11th 1866. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Maj. Genl. and Asst. Commissioner 426 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Aug. 23rd 1867 Harbin Mr D.S. Calhoun, Lowndes Co. Ala. Sir Your communication dated the 24th August 1867, asking as to your rights in the possession of two colored children placed in your charge by the Mother when dying, is received. Without an order from a Court having jurisdiction you have no claim upon the children. You should bring the case before the Probate Court of your County for adjudication. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub. Asst. Commissioner 427 Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Aug. 23rd 1867 247/214 Pierce C.W. Bvt. Maj. Sub Asst. Commissioner Demopolis, Alabama. Major A Circular lately received from the Commissioner classifying the Civilian Agents of the Bureau and the recent newspaper statements relative to the muster out of Volunteer Officers seems to indicate that hereafter the Bureau work will be performed by Officers of the Regular Army and Civilians. The Asst. Comr. desires me to inquire whether in the event of your muster out you desire to remain as a Civilian Sub. Asst. Comr. at the maximum pay allowed that class of Officials - one hundred and fifty ($150.00/100) dollars per month. The duties of Quartermaster and Commissary would also devolve upon you. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub. Asst. Commissioner 428 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Aug. 23rd 1867 208/212 Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. General I have the honor to transmit herewith a duplicate of the School Report of the Supt. of Education District of Alabama, for June 1867. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Maj. Genl. and Asst. Commissioner
