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71
Head Quarters
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston Nov 9th 1865.

Whittelsey Col. C. H.
A.A. Genl
Dept. of Texas.

69./85.

Col,

I have the honor to request that Capt. Byron Porter. A.A. Genl U.S. Vols. be detailed for fudy in the Bureau and ordered to report to me at once

I am Col
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt

Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr

72.
Head Quarters
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston Nov 9th 1865

Orange S.J. Esqr

0./

Dear Sir,

Your letter of Oct 14 1865 came to hand this morning. The Boxes you speak of were duly received also the Library. I have distributed some of the books which are very acceptable. The Box of German Testaments are much wanted here as there are a great many Germans on the Island who would be glad to get them. I am very much obliged to the Christian Commission for the Books. We shall await orders in regard to the German Testaments.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
E M Gregory
Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr

73
Head Quarters
B. R. F. and A.L.

Wright J.A.
Crockett, Houston Co.

48./

By what authority are you acting in the Freedmen's Bureau,

E M Gregory
Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr

74.
Head Quarters
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
State of Texas

Craft Mr.

Complaint has been made at this Office by Willis Johnson a Freedman that you have discharged him from your employ and refuse to pay him. You will please settle with him or show cause why you do not. at this Head Quarters.

Respectfully
Yours
Chauncey C. Morse
1st Lieut and A.A.A. Genl

75.
Head Quarters
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston Nov 10th 1865.

Roberts John C. Esq.
Wheelock. Robertson. Co.

Sir.

I am directed by Genl Gregory to day acknowledge the receipt of your letter and state in reply that no citizens can be employed by this Bureau as there are no funds to pay them.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
Chauncey C. Morse
1st Lieut and A.A.A. Genl