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240 241 Endorsements continued, from page 197, on Communication from Eli Kimble (freedman) requesting the assistance of the Bureau in getting back his two children who are in the possession of one Philip Williams of West-Point Ga.: La Grange, Troup Co., Ga. May 17th '66. I have made frequent inquiry for Philip Williams and the children mentioned in this communication at West-Point, and of persons for several miles around West Point, and I cannot hear anything from Williams or the children - Cannot Eli Kimble furnish information rather more definite to act upon? Without it, I will be unable to give him any further satisfaction. (Signed.) B.C. Ferrell Agent &c. G.L. Eberhart State Supt F.S. /314 L.R.B. 208. Respectfully returned to Mr. G.L. Eberhart, State Supt F.S. for Georgia, with reference to preceding Endorsement. By Command of Bt. Maj. Gen. Tillson W W Deane Capt. and A.A.G. Office A. Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866. Capt. Stuart Barnes, A.Q.M. & Supt. /247 L.R.B. 38. Endorsement on Communication from Capt. Stuart Barnes, A.Q.M. and Supt 2nd Dist., dated Petersburg, Va. June 5th, 1866, making inquiry concerning a freedboy named Solomon Johnson, who is supposed to be living with Messrs. Branch & Sons of Augusta: Respectfully returned. The man Solomon Johnson is in this city, in the employ of Messrs. Branch & Sons - Solomon is able-bodied, and Circular No.2, O.S., from Gen. Howard, precludes furnishing Solomon with Transportation. By Command of Bt. Maj. Gen. Tillson W W Deane Capt and A.A.G. Office A. Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866. Error. See E. & M. Military Dist. of Ga. Endorsements on Communication from Bt. Maj. H.S. Schell, Post Surg. Savannah, Ga., dated Savannah, Ga. June 13th, 1866, relative to the commencement of a railway through the streets of the City, and protesting against any further proceeding of the work before October, on the ground that it would be detrimental to the health of the City: Savannah, Ga. June 14th, 1866. Respectfully forwarded with the request that I be informed if the Gen'l Commanding wishes this railroad stopped by military force - The Civil authorities do not seem inclined to interfere. Signed R.E.A. Crofton, Bt. Maj. Comd'g. Bt. Maj. Crofton, Comd'g Post Sav'h. 140/273 L.R.B. 455. Respectfully returned to Bt. Maj. Crofton, Comd'g Post of Savannah, Ga. - The Gen'l Comd'g does not feel authorized to interfere with the sanitary regulations of the City of Savannah, but feels compelled to leave the matter referred to within to the Major and Board of Health of the City. By Command of Bt. Maj. Gen. Tillson W W Deane Capt. & A.A.G. Office A. Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866. A.L. Massingale Agt. 195/302 L.R.B. 455. Endorsement on Affidavit of Winfield Scott (Freedman), dated Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866, stating that one John McGlammid, of Columbus County, knocked down and stamped upon his son Andrew Scott, thereby injuring him severely: Respectfully referred to A.L. Massingale Esq., Ag't Bureau R.F. & A.L. for Columbia County, who will have this case brought before the Civil authorities and notify them, if action is not taken, the case will be prosecuted under the Civil Rights Bill. By Command of Bt. Maj. Gen. Tillson W.W. Deane Capt. and A.A.G. Office A. Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866. Maj. Gen. Howard Comr. 239/244 L.R.B. 326. Endorsement on Communication from Lt. Wm. Mitchell A.S.A. Comr, dated Marietta, Ga. June 14th, 1866, relative to the probable number of destitute persons in Cobb County who will require rations: Respectfully forwarded for the information of Maj. Gen. Howard Comr. - The undersigned has, from the beginning, apprehended that calling for the names of destitute persons throughout the State, would give the impressions that Gov't intended to furnish food to all who might claim to be destitute, and would be followed by a relaxation of their efforts to provide for their own wants - It has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that many persons in this State, able to provide for themselves, have misrepresented their condition with a view to take advantage of the bounty of the Government - There seems to be a feeling among very many people, that it is not rather meritorious than otherwise to take advantage of "Yankees", and they are not ashamed to defraud the Yankee Government - Active, vigourous steps have been taken to relieve all cases of real destitution as quickly as possible. Davis Tillson Bt. Maj. Genl & Ass't Com'r. Office A. Com'r Bureau R.F. & A.L. Augusta, Ga. June 15th, 1866.
