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204 Refugees have applied to this office for relief, but being unable to give assistance at this office, nothing can be done in thier cases. During the past few days I have visited some of the schools, & find them in a good & prosperous condition. The case in regard to the Harston Plantation has been settled, & although the parties interested were dissatisfied with the proceedings of the board of Arbitration I can inform you that so far as the dividing of the crop was concerned (abiding by the decision of the Arbitrators) that it was done in a just manner. There have been referred to me since I took charge of this office 30 cases, all of which have been satisfactorily settled, or referred to the proper authorities as follows Laborers Claims. 15. Assault & Battery. 2. Detaining Property. 5. Difficulties between husband & wife. 2. Discharged without settlement. 6. I am Sir Very Respt Your Obdt Servt. James Kelly Capt 34th US. Inft & S.A.C. 205 690# Office Bu. R.F. and A.L. Columbus, Miss. Feb 5, 1868. Sunderland J.W. Lieut. D.O. and A.A.Q.M. Bureau &c. Vicksburg, Mississippi. Lieutenant: I have the honor to state that the Monthly Returns for month of January 1868, have been completed, but I am waiting for the receipt of property turned over to you, before fowarding the same. Very Respt James Kelly pr Shep. Capt 34th US. Inft & SAC. 691# Office Bu. R.F. and A.L. Columbus, Miss. Feb 6, 1868. Sunderland, Lieut. J.W. D.O. and A.A.Q.M. Bureau &c Vicksburg, Mississippi Lieutenant: I have the honor to transmit herewith corrected vouchers for services for Jesse C. Shepard, Clerk &c. also vouchers & Requisition for fuel for month of January 1868. I am Sir Very Respt Your Obdt Servt. James Kelly Capt 34th US. Inft & S.A.C.