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

| July 19t 1866 #373. | Stearnes R C. | Lovel Me July 15' 66. Desires information concerning his brother 2d Lt M L Stearnes supposed to be on duty in Florida | July 20 Respectfully referred to Lieut Stearnes VRC through AC of Florida APK A.A.A.G |

| July 20 1866 #374. * | South Carolina R K Scott AC. √ | Charleston SC. July 15 66. Forwards copy of letter from Governor Orr to Maj Genl Daniel E Sickles Comdg Dep't. of the Carolinas relative to the distribution of rations to destitute persons. | Filed |

| July 20 1866 #375. * | South Carolina R K Scott AC. | Charleston SC. July 15' Returns letter of Maj A P Ketchum giving objection to 3d Section of "Genl Orders" No 9 as it conflicts with the "Civil Rights Bill". Encloses "Gen Order" No 13 reworking the above mentioned section. | Filed |

| July 20 1866 #376. * | Schwenk Saml K (late Bvt Brig Genl Vols) | Washington July 19' 66. Transmits recommendations from Genl Burnsides Genl Meade & others in support of his application for position | July 26 Respectfully returned. The Asst Comr's for the various states have already been appointed and by the new Bureau law agents are alowed [[allowed]] $1200 for annual salary. Does Genl Schwenk desire such an appointment? APK A.A.A.G Aug 16th Recd back through mail "uncalled for" Filed |

| July 21 1866 #377. | Speed Jas H. | Marion Ala July 14 66.  Encloses papers in case of Tom Speed (cold) formerly his slave. Has referred them to the Bureau at Selma and from there to Genl Swayne, and being satisfied that their refusal to take action in the matter, will cause a wrong and injustice to be inflicted upon said freedman, and appeals from their action to the Commissioner. | July 26 Respectfully returned with all the papers in the case. The decision of Asst Comrs is sustained The freedman referred to has his remedy at Civil Law and this case is not one that the Bureau can properly assume jurisdiction of. APK A.A.A.G |