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68 118 Bureau Refufees, Freedman, and Aband. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville, May 22d, 1868. Allen, Robert J. Esqr. Maryville, Blount County, Tenn. Sir: I am directed by the Assistant Commissioner to acknowledge of your letter of the 18th inst. setting forth the claims of Robert Bryant "Ex. Federal Soldier" and in reply thereto, do inform you that the matter has been referred to the Asst-Commissioner of Kentucky for his action. Upon the return of the papers, you will be notified of that effect. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. W. H. Bower 2'd. Lieut. 43rd U.S. Infantry, and A.A.A. General. 697. 119 Bureau Refugee Freedman and Aband. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville, May 22'd, 1868 Smith, R. M'c. P U.S. District Attorney Nashville, Tenn. Sir: During a statement in the newspapers to the effect that the case against the Rebel Gun Factory had been disposed by U.S. Court and the property returned to the stockholders. I will thank you for any information you may be able to give concerning the disposition of the case. I would like also to know the legal effect of the decision in regard to the time the stockholders can have possession - if the reported decision to be correct. As you are doubtless aware, this property has been for two years or more in possession of the Bureau. Any information concerning the management of the case, the names of the stockholders &c will also be thankfully received. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. W. P. Carlin Bvt Maj. Genl. USA Asst. Com'r. 698. and 699. 69 120 Bureau Refugee Freedman and Aband. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville, May 23rd 1868 Carpenter Rev. C. C. Superintendent Lookout Mt Educational Institution Lookout Mt Tenn. Sir: In compliance with the request contained in your communication at the 19th inst, I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to forward to you herewith inclosed personal transportation orders No 24,170, for transportation of Henry C. and Josephine Johnson, from Deckerd, to Chattanooga, Tenn. Please acknowledge receipt of same. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Jos. M. Gelray Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S.A A.A.A. General. 700. 121. Bureau Refugees Freedman and Aband Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville, May 27th 1868. Poole Mr. M. S. Nashville, Tenn. Sir: I am directed by the Assistant Commissioner to inform you Vouchers for transportation of yourself and three children from Nashville, Tenn, to Rome Ga., have been received at this office and upon your calling they will be delivered to you. If any thing has occurred to determine you not to accept of this transportation, please notify me immediately, so that the Vouchers may be returned to Washington. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant W.H. Bower 2nd Lieut 45th U.S. Inf. & A.A.A. Genl.
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Military Records show "Gelray". That is how it looks in all the letters I have found him in. Sometimes the Staff List provided has mistakes. There are several misspellings on various Staff Lists provided for us.
