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134 property from that date. The question of ownership has been in no wise changed by the fact that the property was in possession of the Government for any length of time whatever. The Assistant Commissioner has no authority to act further in this matter. I have the honor to be, Sir, Very respectfully Your obedient servant Jos. W. Gelroy B'vt. Lieut. Col. U.S.A. Act'g Asst. Adjt. Gen'l. - 230 - Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Ab'd. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville, Tenn, October 24th 1868 Porter, Mr. Isaac, Agent Bureau R F & A L, State of Tennessee Sir: I am directed by the Asst. Com. to inform you that in addition to instructions contained in a letter from this office dated October 12th 1868, informing you that your services would not be required after 31st inst., you will observe the following. All office furniture for which Mr Fred S. Palmer Sub-Asst. Comm'r, Memphis, Tenn, may be accountable, will be shipped to him at that place. The Disbursing Office has been ordered to furnish the necessary transportation. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully Your obedient servant Jos. W Gelroy Bvt. Lieut Col. U.S.A. act'g Asst. Adj't. Genl. 135 231 Bureau Refugees Freemen and Ab'd. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville Tenn Octbr 24th 1868 McMullen, Capt. J.C. Clarksville, Tenn My dear Sir: Before relinquishing control of this Bureau for the State of Tennessee, I desire to express to you my high appreciation of the fidelity, honesty, and sound judgement with which you have discharged your duties as Agent at Clarksville. With great opportunities to injure and to aid the people of that section both white and colored I have never yet heard a word spoken or written of you in blame but much in praise. The colored people, especially the school children and ex federal soldiers and their widows and orphans are under great obligation to you and your zeal and integrity in their behalf. Wishing you the prosperity and happiness that reward honest dealing and legitimate effort. I remain yours sincerely W. P. Carlin Bvt. Maj. Genl., Asst. Com'r 232 Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Ab'd. Lands State of Tennessee Assistant Commissioner's Office Nashville Tenn. Octbr 26th 1868 Walker, Capt. Samuel, Sub Asst. Commr. Knoxville, Tenn Sir: In closing my connection with the Bureau, I wish to express my high appreciation of the zeal, ability and integrity with which you have discharged your duties as an office under me, and for the promptness with which you have carried out my instructions. Wishing you continued prosperity and the reward that follows a faithful and honest discharge of duty. I remain yours truly W.P. Carlin Bvt. Maj. Genl. Asst Comm'r
