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Sinclair, Col.

Endorsement on letter of W. H. Sinclair, dated Galveston Ts. March 2d 1867. (S. 163) which was forwarded to Maj. Gen'l O. O. Howard, Com'r, March 4th 1867, by Bvt Maj. Gen'l Chas Griffin, U.S.A. & A. Com'r. Texas; which was referred by F. D. Sewell, A.A.A. G'l. War Dpt Bur RF &c,. March 18th, 67 to Bv't Brig. Gen'l G. W. Balloch C.D.O. for remarks; which was endorsed by Bv't Brig Gen'l G. W Balloch. C.D.O. March 20/67 as follows:

Respectfully returned to Bv't Brig Gen'l F D. Sewall, A.A.A. G'l. This office is entitled to the field pay of a Major of the Cavalry. - that is what is paid by the Pay Department. Fuel & Quarters are not an emolument, but are for the necessary accommodation "and comfort of the officer" (see Gen'l Statutes Vol. 15. pages 143- 186-)

Which was endorsed by Bv't. Brig. Gen'l F. D. Sewalll, A.A.A G'l. March 20. 1867. as follows:

Respectfully returned to W. H. Sinclair, Inspector &c, whose attention is invited to the Endorsement of Bv't Brig Gen'l Geo. W. Balloch. C.D.O. - This officer is not entitled to allowance for fuel & quarters.

Headquarters
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston March 29th 1867.

Respectfully returned to Col. Sinclair. (through Office of A A.Q.M. & D.O. Bur. Texas

By Order of Gen'l Griffin,
(Signed) J. T. Kirkman
1st Lieut 26th U.S. Inf.
A.A.A. Gen'l.


728
Heistand, W. H.
S.A. Comr

Endorsement on letter of W H Heistand SA Comr dated. at Hallettsville Texas March 26th 1867 (H 183)

Hd Qrs Bu. R.F.&AL.
State of Texas
Galveston Mar 30th 1867

Respectfully returned to Capt Heistand SA Comr at Hallettsville Texas,
Lt Stevens 35th Inft has been ordered to duty at Hallettsville as Sub Asst Comr, upon his arrival Capt Heistand will turn over to him all Books Records &c pertaining to the office and then report to these Headquarters_

By order of 
Brvt Maj Genl Griffin
(Signed) J. T. Kirkman 
1st Lt 26th US Inft
A.A.A. Genl.


729
Stevens P Lt
S.A. Comr

Endorsement on letter of P Stevens 35th Inft SA Comr dated at Victoria Texas March 12th 1867 (S 177)

Hd Qrs Bu RF&AL
State of Texas
Galveston Mar 30th/67

Respectfully returned to Lt P Stevens 35th Inft S.A. Comr at Victoria who will cause the Boy to be returned to his relatives if the consent of the Mother was not obtained to his apprenticeship_

By order of
Brvt Maj Genl Griffin
(Signed) J. T. Kirkman
1st Lt 26th US Inf
AAA Genl


730
Sturgis F B 
S.A. Comr

Endorsement on letter of F B. Sturgis SA Comr dated at Marlin Texas March 27th 1867 (S 178

Hd Qrs Bu RF&AL
State of Texas
Galveston March 30th/67

Respectfully returned to Mr Sturgis S.A.C. at Marlin Texas whose suggestions are approved and he will carry out the same

By order of
Brvt Maj Genl Griffin
(Signed) J. T. Kirkman
1st Lt 26th US Inf 
A.A.A. Genl

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