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140

LETTERS SENT.

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| Page of Letter Book | NAME. | RANK. | WHERE SENT. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| 247. | Wills A. W. | A.Q.M. | Nashville, Tenn. | Dec 8', 1865. Informs him that he was notified today, that Jno. M. Bass owner of property No. 82 Church Strt, desires to purchase the Stables and Barracks erected by the Q.M. Dept on this lot: He does not wish them removed, and Therefore desires to be considered their purchaser whenever they are offered for sale. (Signed) Jno. H. Cochrane. Maj. |

| 248. | Lucas A. B. | Capt. | Chattanooga, Tenn. | Dec. 8" 1865.  Informs him that until further orders "You are authorized to issue requisitions for Transportation in accordance with G.O. No. 138. A.G.O., C.S, signing" 'By order of Brig Gen. Clinton B Fisk Asst. Comr." Signed; Jno H. Cochrane Maj. &c. |

| 249. | Homer Timothy | Esq.| Knoxville, Tenn.. | Dec. 9th, 1865. Informs him that he has directed Col. Henry to give him the situation made vacant by the death of his father. He is to receive the same compensation as his father. (S'd) C. B. Fisk, Brig. Genl &c. |

| 250. | Kirk E. B. | Bvt. Maj. | Nashville, Tenn. | Dec. 9" 1865  Encloses the necessary Requisitions for the forage which he was kind enough to furnish during the absence of the Genl. says "the Genl. desires me to thank you for your kindness in furnishing the forage." (S'd) Jno. H. Cochrane Maj. &c.. |

| 251. | Henry J. R. | Col. | Nashville, Tenn. | Dec. 9", 1865,  Expresses his sorrow at the learning of the death of Mr Homer. Directs him to extend to the widow his sympathy in this hour of her sorrow 
She is to be paid the sum due to her husband. "I have appointed his son Timothy as his successor." Signed C. B. Fisk. Brig Gen. &c. |
 
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LETTERS SENT.

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| Page of Letter Book. | NAME. | RANK. | WHERE SENT. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. |
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| 252 | Homer Wm. | Mrs. | Knoxville, Tenn. | Dec 9" 1865.  Encloses a check on the First National Bank of Nashville, Tenn. for $42.24 being the amt due her husband from This Bureau. Also, encloses vouchers in triplicate for her signature, (Sd) Clinton B. Fisk, Brig. Gen &c. |

| 253. | Goodfellow T. M..| Chap. | Huntsville, Ala. | Dec. 9", 1865.  Acknowledges receipt of communication of the 25th with endorsement from Chap. Lawrence in reference to the Cold Baptist Church at Huntsville, Ala.. The papers in the case were referred to Maj. Gen. Geo. H. Thomas. Comdg Mil. Div. of the Tenn., on september 6, 1865. (S'd) Jno H. Cochrane, Maj &c.. |

| 254. | Henry John R. | Col. | Knoxville, Tenn. | Dec. 9", 1865.  Informs him, that he has just returned from the east. Is pained to learn of the death of Mr. Homer. His son Timothy has been appointed as successor. Vouchers for sum due Mr. Homer will be sent to the widow direct. (Sd) Clinton B. Fisk, Brig Gen &c.. |

| 255. | Strodtman John E. |   | Brazos, Texas. | Dec. 9", 1865.  Acknowledges receipt of communication of Oct 26.. Informs him that the General regrets: there is no authority in the Bureau for the employment of civilians. If he can obtain employment for him, he will be pleased to do so, for he remembers his efficiency as an officer. (Sd) Jno. H. Cochrane, Maj. &c.. |

| 256. | Stewart Geo. M. | Esq. | Dover, Tenn.. | Dec. 9", 1865, Communication, in reference to the house he is occupying, received, "You will advise the owner to apply for the house in writing, and forward the same to this office, with your endorsement. (Sd) Jno. H. Cochrane, Maj. &c.. |

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edited: changes, corrections, table format edit 2: Replaced Strodeman with Strodtman,