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LETTERS RECEIVED
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| WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. |    | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | 
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Jan. 12 1866 | Sommer Henry | 138. | Jan. 9, 1866 E.B. 207   Asks instructions in reference to the successor of Mr. Heays as Supt. &c.. |

| Dec. 1885 * | Swartzwelder A. C. | 139. | Dec. 22nd, 1865. Forwards a report of a brief visit of Inquiry and Inspection into the state of the Medical Dept. of the Bureau at Murfreesboro Tenn. and his action in the premises. |

| Dec. 1865 * | Scott R. C. Supt. &c.. | 140. | Dec. 23rd, 1865.  Reports affairs of the Bureau progressing.  Asks for information in regards to Cir. No. 8 of binding out Orphans, and also what cause to pursue in order to procure the payment of money due colored people for labor performed from persons who possess neither real nor personal property, but have plenty of money. |

| Dec. 26" 1865 * | Smith Joel B. | 141. | Dec. 25" 1865.  Reports the condition and operations of the Freedmens Bureau in Coffee County, during the past two months. |

| Jan. 1866 * | Shackelford Wm | 142. | Dec. 29" 1865. Enclose letter of his son relative to a note for $325.56 given by E. Broadders for Tobacco purchased from the Gov't., the same having been placed in his hands as receiver and sold by him.  Although the note could not be found he paid the amount due Govt. to Maj. Bond Supt. &c.. Enclose copy of receipt for same. |

| Jan. 11th, 1866 * | Studley R. P. and Co.. | 143. | Dec. 30", 1865.  Order received will forward on Tuesday next. |

| Dec 20. 1865. | Smart D. S. | 144. | Dec. 30" 1865.  Applies for appointment as agent for the Bureau.  Encloses letters of recommendation. |



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LETTERS RECEIVED
[[4 Columned Table]]
| WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. |    | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | 
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Jan. 5th, 1866 * | Scott R. C. | 145. | Jan. 1st, 1866.  Reports that he is doing well. has collected $195.00 which he holds subject to the General's order.  Christmas Holidays passed off very quietly.  Freedmen making good contracts.  Some not disposed to work and trying to prevent others from going to work.  Desires instructions in a case which he cites. |

| Jan11" 1866 * | Swiggert Judge | 146. | Jan. 4", 1866. Statement of row at Murfreesboro.  Great cry, little wool. |

| Jan. 12" 1866 * | Smith Joel B. Supt. Coffee Co. | 147. |  Jan. 9", 1866. Reply to confidential letter of Jan. 5, concerning outrages committed upon Freedmen. |

| Jan. 1866. * | Smith Arthur | 148. | Dec. 29", 1865. States that Mr. George L. Lorain of that place, who he is informed will apply for a position in the Bureau, is not a good man for the office. |

| Jan. 13" 1866 | Stocker Anthony E. | 149. | Dec. 21st 1865. E.B.210.  Requests transportation for from 60 to 100 hands to Arkansas.  Refers to Bvt. Maj. Gen. Lorenzo Thomas and to the Surgeon General. |

| Jan 13". 1866 * | Steagald A. A. Supt. &c.. | 150. | Jan 9", 1866.  Writes his father to see Gen'l Fisk and get instructions in reference to his fees on contracts. |

Jan. 13" 1866 * | Stillman Dwight J. Actg. Asst. Surg. | 151. | Jan. 6", 1866.  Requests leave of absence for fifteen days to visit Northern. Ala., with a view of establishing Freedmen's schools. |