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56.
Head Quarters
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
State of Texas.
Galveston Oct'r 27th 1865.

Chambers Judge.
0./

Dear Sir,
Your Communication of the 24th Ult. with affidvats inclosed came to hand this morning, in reply would say that as there is evidence which we have to admit which tends to show that Anthony Hall made the settlement you speak of as a means of getting his wife and property away from your plantation. We cannot allow the matter to rest where it now is. You are requested to call all these Head, Quarters at your earliest convenience,
I am. Sir.
Very Respectfully
Your Obed't Serv't
E M Gregory
Brig. Gen'l and Asst. Com'r

57.
Head Quarters
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
State of Texas.
Galveston Oct'r 30th 1865.

Helman. Messers and Brothers,

You would confer a great favor on George Barton, the father of the following named person who is now living in Galveston, Texas - by giving any information in regard to they were formerly in your employ. Viz. John Shelby, George Shelby, William Shelby, Eliza Shelby, Malinda Sutton, Charles and Georgiana.

George Bartow wishes them to know that he is well and wants to know how they are getting along &c He has heard that the Mother of these persons was dead he wishes to know if it is true. any word of these parties sent to these Hd Qrs will be imparted to Geo. Bartow and thankfully recd
Respectfully
E M Gregory
Brig. Gen'l and Asst Com'r

58.
Headquarters
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
State of Texas.
Galveston Oct'r 30th 1865.

Green Capt.
0./
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 24th Inst, Contents Noted. You will try the case you speak of, Maltreatment, or if you judge it best place it in the hands of the Civil Officer provided that they admit the evidence of the Fredmen upon the same principals as a White person, or in other words the freedmen have the same rights as white men in all respects.

I am. Captain,
Very Respectfully
Your Obed't Serv't
E M Gregory
Brig. Gen'l and Asst. Com'r

59.
Head Quarters
Bureau R. F and A. L.
State of Texas
Galveston Octr 30th 1865.

Fullerton Brig. Gen'l J.S.
Asst. Com'r
New Orleans,
0./67.

General,
I cannot consent to release Lieut E.M. Wheelock from Service in this State His services are greatly needed and of great importance to the Freedmen of this great State.

I Am. Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your Obd't Serv't
E M Gregory
Brig. Gen'l and Asst. Com'r

Transcription Notes:
The number of the letter should go first, then info at upper right, then name and info of receiver, above the body of letter.