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38 [[2 Columned Table]] | --- | --- | | | Respectfully referred to Maj Geo. S. Smith Sub Comr. Dist of Columbus Attention invited to enclosement from Office Comr. Bu R.F. & A.L. If the circumstances of the case will not warrent the gift of this transportation to the man Ingram he will return the same to this Office. The simple fact that he has been sick once is not sufficient reason for his being transported, By the law destitution must be beyond the fault of the person before releif can be given (see S.O. 13. C.S. from this Office). The same rule should follow in a more eminent degree, any releif by transportation By Order of Bvt Maj Genl Wood A.W. Preston A.A.A.G. | | Preston A.W. Maj A A A G 49 | Endorsement on Communication from Major Genl O.O. Howard Com'r Bu R F & A L referring communication from Mrs S.V. Griffin asking that assistance be rendered Thomas Richard Neal in returning to his home in Washington D.C. R-4-F B D C-1866- Hd Qrs Dist of Miss Bureau R F & A L. Vicksburg Miss Novr 22d 66. Respectfully transmitted to Maj Geo. S. Smith Sub Comr Dist of Columbus for investigation, report and recommendation By order of Maj Genl Wood Sd, A W Preston A A A G. Bureau R F & A L Office Sub Comr Columbus Miss Novr 28" 66. Respectfully returned to Maj A.W. Preston 39 A A A G Bureau R F & A L State of Miss with the information that the boy Neal, I am informed, is well, and at work in the country driving team, receiving $15.00 a month & his board - Neal is one of twenty who came from Alabama, in Augt, where they had been at work in the employ of Col Webster, formerly of the federal army, who, as they stated, induced them, thro the influence of the Bureau, to leave Washington, the fore part of this year, and who, after five months work, discharged them without pay Geo. S. Smith Bt Major Sub Comr | | Preston A.W. Major A A A G 50 | Endorsement returning vouchers in favor of Joe Holmes. S-8-F.B.D.C. 1866. Hd Qrs Dist of Miss Bu R F & A L Vicksburg Miss Novr 27" 1866 Respectfully returned thro Capt J.W. Scully A Q Mr Dist Miss for correction. This is a one horse [[strikethrough]] affair [[/strikethrough]] way of making up Vouchers. The Qr Mr & R.D.O. will inform Major Smith of the proper form. By order of Major Genl Wood Sd. A.W. Preston A.A.A.G. Office R. & D.O. Vicksburg Miss Novr 28" 66. Respectfully returned to Bt Major Geo S Smith Sub Com'r Dist of Columbus. Attention called to the fact that one cord of wood per month is allowed for an Office- Vouchers should be made accordingly- Sd. J.W. Scully Capt A Q M USA R. & D.O. Bureau R F & A L Office Sub Comr Columbus Miss Dec 7" 66. Respectfully returned to Capt J.W. Scully R. & D.O. Bureau R F & A L Office Sub Comr Columbus Miss Dec 7" 66. Respectfully returned to Capt J.W. Scully. R. & D.O. |
