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130 Laurinburgh. N.C May 23rd 1866. James C. McEachin. With reference to two children, apprenticed to him. SEE f 162 Bu. R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. So. Dist. N.C. Wilmington, N.C. May 25/66 Respectfully referred to Lieut McComber. Asst Supt. who will investigate this case and if the facts are as within stated, he will confirm the Indentures "of apprenticeship, and allow the children to remain with Mr Eachin- These papers to be returned with report of action endorsed Allan Rutherford Bvt. Col. USV & Supt, from f. 123 & 124 Bureau RF & AL Hd Qrs So Dist of NC Wilmington NC May 26 1866 Respectfully returned to Lieut McQuigg Asst Supt Attention invited to Endorsement of Bvt. Major Genl Ruger Allan Rutherford Bvt. Col U.SV Supt. So Dist NC 131 Bureau Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 24 1866. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Col Allan Rutherford Supt So Dist. While it does not seem that an interference could with Impunity be made in this case- Evidence for our side only having been heard, Col. Rutherford will make minutes of similar occurrences in future reporting injustice done to these Head Qrs- By Command of Bvt Maj. Genl Ruger (sgd) Asa Bird Gardener 1st Lt. and [[?]] 7th Rgt. VR.C. (and) Actg Asst. Adjt Genl- from f. 120 Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L. Hd Qrs Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C May 23rd 1866 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Col Allan Rutherford Approved- A clerk may be employed for a month, at a salary not exceeding $75.# per month though if possible one should be obtained for a less amt. By Command of Bvt Maj Genl Ruger Asa Bird Gardner 1st Lieut 7th Regt. V.R.C. and Actg Asst Adjt. Genl