Viewing page 20 of 131
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
34 at second hand through Asst. Supts. and not supported by affidavits. It was therefore suggested in enclosed endorsement from these Hd. Qrs. dated Feb. 22nd 1866 that in reporting such cases to the Dept. Commander, such affidavit should be forward. As no such affidavits have passed through these Hd. Qrs. it would appear that so far as the within communication reflects on the Commander of the Department, it is unjust. Even if the suggestion contained in the endorsement above referred to should be observed, no doubt many criminals will escape unpunished, as men after committing grave crimes do not generally remain at home a week or two to be arrested, but this is one of the defects of this system of adjudicature, and not a matter for which an officer charged with the administration of the system should be held responsible. Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Central Dist. Raleigh March 24th 1866 Aquila Wiley Major 8th V.R.C. and Supt. Central Dist. 82. Kittle Lewis H. Justice of Peace Henderson Granville Co. March 23d 1866 Asks whether he has the right to settle the difficulties arising between minors and their guardians when Apprenticed and the children being of the old issue. Respectfully forwarded to the Asst. Com. for information as to whether Indenture of Apprenticeship made before the war, in accordance with the laws of the State, of children of free negroes, will be required by officers of this Bureau. Aquila Wiley Major 8th V.R.C. and Supt. Central Dist Bur RF and AL Hd. Qrs. Central Dist. Raleigh Mar. 26th 1866. 83. Glavis Geo. C. Hd Qrs Sub Dist Goldsboro Forwards Special Requisitions for Sanitary Stores Respectfully returned Disapproved. There were on the 12th inst but sixteen adults and (over) 35 and not to exceed sixteen children on said farm. There were no quarters for the accomodation of the number of persons for which this requisition is intended to provide. Aquila Wiley Major 8th V.R.C. and Supt. Central Dist. Bur. R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Central Dist. Raleigh Mar. 26th 1866 84. Wiley Aquila Major and Supt. Hd. Qrs. Central District of N.C. Raleigh Mar. 19th 1866 Returns Semi Monthly Report to Chaplain Glavis for correction. Endst. of Chaplain Glavis Respectfully returned. There is a difference of six between the "aggregates" in my last report and this which I have accounted for under the head of "loss". If this is not correct I respectfully request that the mistake be pointed out. Regarding the "value of property held as a lien on crops" I respectfully ask, for information, what security shall I take from Freedmen who are not able to pay? I have issued clothing to the laborers on the Grangor farm and have made no charges against them. The invoice price of Government clothing, some of which is badly damaged, is so exhorbitantly high, that I have not had the heart or disposition to charge the Freedmen such prices. As far as Sanitary Stores are concerned, no prices have been affixed, and I have not felt at liberty to set prices myself. Respectfully returned to Chaplain Glavis. Column 13 should be filled with the Amt. of Columns 9 and 10. Column 14 should be filled with the amt. of columns 11 and 12. If value of articles and rations for which liens vs. held upon crops is not known, the number of articles and rations should be stated in column of remarks. Aquila Wiley Major 8th V.R.C. and Supt. Central Dist. Bureau of RF and AL Hd. Qrs. Central District Raleigh Mar 27th 1866 85. Hunt, John W. E.B. p. 30. Roxboro N.C. Mar 13 1866. Accepts appointment as Citizen Agent for Person County (over)
