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554 555 Garretson Chas. 2nd Lt. A.A.Q.M. &c. Endorsement on quadruplicate copies of contract forwarded by James P. Butler, SAC dated Huntsville, Texas Aug 1867 (B.250) Hd. Qrs. B.R.F.& A.L. State of Texas Galveston. Aug. 8, 1867. Respectfully referred to Lieut Chas. Garretson A.A.Q.M. & D.O. for examination. (Sgd) Chas. Griffin Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner Stevens, P. 1st Lt. & S.A.C. Endorsement on letter of Lieut P. Stevens dated Hallettsville Aug 15, 1867. (S 306) Hd Qrs. Bu R.F.& A.L. State of Texas Galveston, Texas Aug. 29 Respectfully returned. Fines issued can be collected out of the property of the man fined let it be in whom soever's hand it may (Sgd) Chas Griffin Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner Kirkman G.W. S.A.C. Endorsement on the letter of G.W. Kirkman S.A.C. dated Boston, Texas, Aug. 3, 1867. (K.56) Hd Qrs. Bu R.F.& A.L. State of Texas Galveston, Aug. 29, 1867 Respectfully returned. You will settle this case as you and Lieut Willis may upon consultation deem best for the child. It is necessary that care be taken in issuing orders that now may bring you in collision with Agents of other Sub Districts and particularly States. (Sgd) Chas. Griffin Bvt Maj Gen. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner State of Texas Mayer A.H. S.A.C. Additional endorsement on the letter of P. Barziza dated Wallisville, Texas, Aug 11. 1867 (B 239) (EB 537) Which was endorsed by E.M. Weelock, S.A.C. dated Galveston, Aug 23rd 1867, as follows. "Respectfully returned to Lt. J.T. Kirkman with the remark that upon careful inquiry Kittie Barziza is now with Tanya Edgar, fm near the grave yard and her brother Dick is living with one of the daughters of Tanya. Both are anxious to leave and return to Mr. Barziza and live with him as long as his conduct toward them shall merit their staying. Hd Qrs. Bu R.F.& A.L. State of Texas Galveston, Aug. 29/67. Respectfully referred to A.H. Mayer, Sub. Asst. Comr, for information concerning Mr. Phillip Barziza and recommendation, as to the property of these children being bound to him, {Sgd) Chas. Griffin Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner Culver C.E. S.A.C. Endorsement on the letter of C.E. Culver dated Cotton Gin, Texas, Aug 16, 1867. Hd Qrs. Bu R.F.& A.L. State of Texas Galveston, Aug. 29, 1867 Respectfully returned; If this communication is understood, the Bureau has nothing to do with the property. All errors in deeding or recording will be settled in accordance with the laws of Texas, by the civil authorities. (Sgd) Chas. Griffin Bvt Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner State of Texas