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NARA 31 58 over for trial and ascertain if there is any more warrant for his action in this case, than appears from these papers. In connection with this affair I wish you to inform said Murray, and all other civil officers with whom you may communicate, that all illegal search of Freedmens houses is positively forbidden and that the same laws and forms will apply to Freedmen as to white men and will be demanded. It is the intention of this Bureau to protect the Freedmen in the enjoyment of all their civil rights including the quiet occupancy of their own homes. Should you satisfy yourself that these people acted without proper authority or abused the authority they did have you will arrest them, of course. It is my opinion that the settlement of this case comes within your jurisdiction Bur R F & A.L. Hd. Qrs Central Dist. Raleigh April 28th 1866 Capt C S. Vols and Supt. Central Dist Robertson Miss Sallie A. Yanceyville Mar 21 1866 Requests that a colored boy named 'Arthur' be restored to her Endorsement of Mr. Bowe I have the honor to report to Hd. Qrs. of Raleigh that I have used all diligence to restore Arthur to Miss Sallie A Robertson, he ran away once before and I had him brought back - he is a bad boy and as there is no man in the family of Mrs. R. I do not think he can be kept there Respectfully returned to Miss Sallie A. Robertson. Mr Bowe seems to be disposed to do all in his power to restore the boy 'Arthur' and he is the proper person to apply to for any assistance you may need Bu R. F. and A. L. Hd Qrs Central District Raleigh April 28th 1866 Capt C.S. Vols and Supt Central Dist Henry Mrs. M.M. Raleigh April 28th 1866 Requests that rent due her for house by a Freedman may be collected by an office of Bureau. Apr 28. Ends't of Genl. Whittlesey Respectfully referred to Capt. 59 Almy. Respectfully referred to Lieut A B Gardner Asst. Supt. Sub Dist. of Raleigh for investigation and such action as the nature of the case may warrant. Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrs Central Dist. Raleigh N.C. April 30th 1866 Capt. C.S. Vols and Supt Central Dist Nash Fredk. Alexandria Va April 22 1866 Makes inquiry as to the whereabouts of William Jackson and others. Ends't of Genl Whittlesey. Apr.23 Respectfully referred to Capt. Almy Supt &c. for investigation Respectfully referred to Lieut A.B. Gardner, Asst Supt. Sub Dist of Raleigh Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrs Central Dist. Raleigh N.C. April 30th 1866 Capt. C.S. Vols and Supt Central Dist Evans Benjamin Capt. and Asst. Supt. Bureau of R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist Wanger Franklinton April 28th 1866 Requests a leave of absence for 1 day, April 30 Respectfully returned to Capt. Evans approved. Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrs Central Dist. Raleigh N.C. April 30th 1866 Capt. C.S. Vols and Supt Central Dist Chase A.A. A.A. Surg U.S.A. E.B. p60 Fair Ground Hospl Raleigh N.C. May 1st 1866 Requests that three locks with keys and four whitewash brushes be furnished him Endorsement of Lieut A.B. Gardner Respectfully forwarded approved. The Asst Surg. states that the "brushes" are necessary for whitewashing the Hospital and the locks are for securing the rooms in which Medical and Sanitary supplies are stored. Respectfully forwarded to Brevt. Brig Genl E Whittlesey Asst Commissioner Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrs Central Dist. Raleigh N.C. May 2d 1866 Capt. C.S. Vols and Supt Central District