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I could not pay them The men worked in good faith and should be paid, as Capt Toby deceived and cheated them. The buildings were put up for negro quarters; and now used for Hospitals; not rented Mr. Parr. was employed and paid by me The bills contracted by Capt Toby amount to some $2000 never of which were ever reported at this office but have been presented since his mustered out. Stuart Barnes Capt & A.Q.M. Supt. 2nd dist E Q. 251 Bureau R.F.&A.L. Richmond Va. Jan 15. 66 Respectfully returned to Maj Genl. Howard Commissioner & AQM - waiting attention Endorsement of Capt Barnes; and with the report, that Similar cases, have been submitted to the Commissioner for instructions. The men being employed without authority, the Asst. Commissioner, did not feel authorized to pay them without orders from the Maj Genl. Commissioner O Brown Col Asst Com. P.V.37.