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384 719 Head qrs 5 Milty District State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin Texas, Aug 21 1868. Homer Mr. Arthur B. Sub Asst Com Columbia, Texas 494/866 L.R. H 218 Sir, Referring to your letter of the 27 ult. regarding the money belonging to certain freedpeople on the plantation of R.H. Chim which was in the possession of Mr. Garretson, late Sub Asst Com at Matagorda, I would state that I have received from Lieut Garretson $238.40/100 currency, the equivalent of $162 in specie, and if you will send the name of each freedman with the amount due, checks will be sent them in your care for the amount. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt C.S. Roberts Bt. Capt. U.S.A. A.A.A. Genl. 720 Head qrs 5 Milty District State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin Texas, Aug 22 1868. Rock Mr. W. H. Sub Asst Com Richmond, Texas 717/ Sir, I am directed by General Reynolds to inquire what work you held in the in the Volunteer service; to what regiment you belonged; what date mustered out and how long an officer. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt C.S. Roberts Bt. Capt. U.S.A. A.A.A. Genl. Copies furnished M.E. Davis, Houston. 721 John H. Archer, Beaumont, 722 Chas Haughn, Waco, 723 385 724 Head qrs 5 Milty District State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin Texas, Aug 22 1868. Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. 716/730 General, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of Special Orders No. 48 & 49, current series, issued from this office. I am, Geneal Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J.J. Reynolds Bt. Maj. General U.S.A. Assistant Commissioner State of Texas 725 Head qrs 5 Milty District State of Texas Bureau R.F.& A.L. Austin Texas, Aug 24 1868. Howard Mr. Wm. H. Sub Asst Com Huntsville Texas 74/742 L.R. H 269 Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Telegram of this date and in reply am directed by General Reynolds to say that in case it is absolutely necessary for the discharge of the duties of your office a clerk can be hired for a few days, but it is preferable to delay your reports than to hire one. Your attention is called to the frequent use of the Telegraph. No communication should be sent in that manner unless something of great importance and requiring immediate attention. I am, Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt C.S. Roberts 1 Lieut 17 Inf Bt. Capt U.S.A. & A.A.A.G. Rend