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226 [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 739. [[/left margin]] G146 Endorsement on letter of James Gillette Bvt Maj USA Respectfully returned to Bvt Major James Gillette USA Sub Asst Commr Mobile Ala. When parties fail to appear after due official notice, in complaints of freedmen, you will decide accordingly against those complained of. In the cases referred to, you should call upon the military commander for troops to enforce non molestation of persons or dwelling. and where the cotton is in question to take possession of the same. When witnesses are required on either side if necessary for the ends of justice, a force will be asked from the Military Commander to compel attendance, with as little detention from their business as is possible and in this no regard will be had to Office hours. that a second attendance may be avoided. By order of Col & Bvt Brig Gen O. L. Shepherd. Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy. Bt Major USA AAAG June 3. 1868. [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 740. [[/left margin]] P 110. Endorsement on letter of C. W. Pierce. Respectfully returned to C. W. Pierce. Sub Asst Comr Demopolis Ala The decision of the Agent of the Bureau at Hillsboro was given more as a matter of equity than of State Law and it is presumed to be correct under the circumstances. If the parties dissent from the decision given the papers should be sent to the Asst Commissioner of No. Carolina for his action. By order of Col & Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd. Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy. Bt Major USA AAAG June 3 1868 [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 741. [[/left margin]] S 297. Endorsement on letter James Gillette USA. Respectfully returned to Bvt Major James Gillette USA Sub Asst Com'r Mobile Ala. This account will be paid. The vouchers were returned to D. C. Rugg. Sub Asst Commr at Huntsville for correction and have not as yet been returned to the Disbursing Offices. By order of Col and Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd. Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy. Bt. Major USA AAAG June 4. 1868 227 [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 742. [[/left margin]] H 272. Endorsement letter of Capt Rob't Harrison Respectfully returned to Capt Rob't Harrison USA, Sub Asst Com'r Jacksonville Ala. No appointments of clks are being made in the Bureau of this State for more than $80. per month. Application will be made at $80 per month if desired. By order of Col and Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd. Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy Bt. Major USA June 4. 1868 AAAG [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 743. [[/left margin]] H 274. Endorsement of letter of Jno. C. Hendrix Respectfully referred to Bvt Brig C. C. Sibley Asst Comm'r for State of Georgia requesting information as to the willingness and ability of Jno D Campbell to provide for the within named freed people should transportation be furnished. O. L. Shepherd June 5. 1868 Colonel 15th Infy. Bt Brig Gen USA Asst Comm'r [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 744. [[/left margin]] R 56. Endorsement on letter of D. C. Rugg. Respectfully forwarded to Major General O. O. Howard. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. asking authority to pay Mr. Rugg for services rendered as Clerk as per vouchers endorsed. O. L. Shepherd Colonel 15th Infy. Bt Brig Genl USA Asst Comm'r June 9. 1868. [[left margin]] State of Ala Bu R.F. &c. 745. [[/left margin]] B305. Endorsement on letter of A. S. Bennett USA. Respectfully returned to Lieut A. S. Bennett U.S.A. Sub Asst Comr Claiborne Ala. Children can be indentured upon application to the Judge of Probate Court, if it shall be judged desirable by the Sub Asst Com'r. It is recommended that they in no case be indentured of they are old enough to support themselves. By order of Colonel and Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy Bt Major USA AAAG June 9, 1868.
