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506.

Head qrs. Dist of Texas.
Bureau R.F. and A. L.
Austin, Texas, March 18, 1868

Arnold B.J.
Brenham, Texas,

Sir,
I am informed by Capt Edward Collins 17 U.S. Inf. that you desire the appointment as an Agent of this Bureau and that you be assigned to duty at Brenham. Judge Wood has been appointed for that plan. but in case you accept an appointment and be assigned to duty at Cotton Gin, Firsthand County, it will be given you.
The salary will be one hundred dollars per month - your time being wholly devoted to Bureau business.
In case you accept the appointment, you will immediately notify me and the proper orders will be issued.
I am, Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
L.R. A.19.
J.P. Richardson
Lieut, 26 Inf.
A.A.A.G.

Head qrs. Dist of Texas.
Bureau R F and A L
Austin, Texas, March 18, 1868

507.
Wood Judge F.P.
Brenham, Texas

Sir,
Enclosed you find an order assigning you to duty as Sub Asst Com. at Brenham, Texas. agreeably with the recommendation of Capt. Ed. Collins of U.S. Infantry, who will give you the necessary instructions as to the duties of your office etc.
0/509.
Application has been made to Genl Howard for your appointment as an Agent at a salary of $50. per month. it being understood that you hold this office in addition to the one of County Judge.
I am, Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J.P. Richardson
Lieut. 26 Inf.
A.A.A. Genl.
 
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508.
Head qrs Dist of Texas
Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Austin, Texas, March 18, 1868.

Howard, Maj Gen. O.O.
Commissioner &c
Washington, D.C.
501./512

General,
I have the honor to request that Mr. F.P. Wood, be appointed an agent of this Bureau at a salary of Fifty Dollars per month, to take effect March 21, 1868.

Filed in T.

I am, Genl, Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J.J. Reynolds
Bt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A.
Asst. Commissioner
State of Texas

509.

Head qrs. Dist of Texas,
Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Austin, Texas, March 19, 1868.

Wood, Judge F.P.
Brenham Texas,

Sir,
Enclosed you find a blank oath which it will be necessary for you to subscribe to and swear before some competent authority to administer an Oath before you enter upon your duties as an agent of this Bureau.
507./514
The Oath will be forwarded to these Headquarters.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J.P. Richardson
1st Lieut 26 Inf.
A.A.A. Genl.