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| Nov 22nd 1866 #129 * | Robert C. R. (1 enclo) Filed Aug 3d/74. W.G.P. | New York Nov 21st 1866 Acknowledges receipt of communication of Nov 19" inquiring if he could not wait for the amount charged for educating a certain number to Loyal Refugees until a year from the commencement of the Schools" States his objections to this delay and fears there would be difficulty in in obtaining recognition and payment of the claim if Gen'l Howard should not remain in his position to the of the specified term. States that he expected the Commissioner would forward the $2,000, mentioned in his letter (copy enclosed) immediately upon his arrival in Washington. 

| Nov. 23rd 1866 #130| Richardson Chas M.D. (1 enclo) | Spencerville, Md. Nov 21st 1866 Reports large numbers of destitute freedmen in his section who will suffer much this winter: has done what he could to alleviate their misery, but now directs the attention of the Bureau to their condition. Refers to the Hon. M. Blair. Nov 24th Referred to Asst. Com'r of Md. for remarks. Nov 28th Rec'd back with report. E.B. p 107' Vol 2. |

| Nov 23rd 1866. #131 * | Reed Ralph (colored) | Tecumseh Mich Nov 7th 1866. States that he directed letters in care of the Com'r to Frazier Lewis (colored) & Miss Smith (colored) and requests that they may be forwarded to the persons. E.B. p 183 Vol. 2. Dec 14 Rec'd back wth report. E.B. 138 Vol 2. Jan 23rd Rec'd back uncalled for. file. |

| Nov 26th 1866 #132 | Ransom M.A. | Augusta Ga. Nov 22nd 1866. States that Dr.s L. Turner and C.W. Brink are owing him for rent of a house occupied by them whle in the services of the Bureau, and asks information as to how he can collect it. Nov 26th Referred to Asst. Com'r of S.O. for investigation adn report. Dec 9 Rec'd back with report. E.B. p 152. Vol. 2 |

| Nov 26th 1866 #133. | Ruffin Rob't D. (Freedman) | Yorktown Va. Nov. 5th 1866. Complains of the action of Lt. Massey Supt. of the Bureau in settling accounts between freedmen & whites giving instances and asks if that is in accordance with Gen'l Howard's orders. Nov 26th Referred to Asst Com'r for Va. for investigation and report. Dec 13th Rec'd back with report. E.B. p 136. Vol 2. |

| Nov 30th 1866 #134 | Reed Patrick (Freedman) (3 enclo's) | York Co. Va, Nov 23rd 1866. Requests transportation for his daughter, Sarah Lee husband & 4 children (under 12 years) from Brandon Miss to York. Co Va. E.B. p 110 Vol 2. |

| Dec 4th 1866 #135. | Root E.W. (1 enclo) | Sunderland Mass. Dec 1st 1866. Desires to procure a house servant. Dec 5th Referred to Asst Com'r of D.C. |

| Dec 1st 1866. #136 * | Rhoads R.S. See R 126 Vol 8. | Augusta Ga. Nov. 29th 1866. Reiterates that comlaints have been made of partiality in Gen'l Tillson's office in giving transportation and states that he cannot see why the Co should not only be required to transport persons at ruinously low rates but also be kept out of the money $15,809.00. file See L.B. Dec 1st 1866. |