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173 174 Howard, O.O. Maj. Gen. Comr. endorsement on the letter of Sam'l J. Wright dated Pluta, Pa. April 16, 1868. W.44. Which was referred by order of Maj Gen O.O. Howard to Asst. Comr of Texas for report of Col. Sinclair, April 17 1868. And was referred to W.H. Sinclair for report, dated, Austin, Texas. May. 11, 1868. Respectfully returned to Major Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner, &c with report of W.H. Sinclair Inspector B.R.F.& A.L. State of Texas. J.J. Reynolds Brevet Major General U.S.A. Assistant Commissioner State of Texas. Howard O.O. Maj. Gen. Commissioner Endorsement on the letter of Lieut Gregory Barrett, S.A.C. dated, Tyler, Texas, April 30, 1868. (B.120) Head Quarters District of Texas Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Austin, Texas, May 11. 1868. Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard Commissioner &c Washington, D.C. recommending that investigation be made to learn whether or not Mr. St. Clair was a duly authorized Agent of the Treasury Department. J.J. Reynolds Brevet Major General U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner State of Texas. Carlin, W.P. Bvt. Maj. Gen. Asst. Comr of Tenn. Endorsement on the letter of Auaca Kemp fw, dated Richmond, Texas, May. 5, 1868. K.65. Head Quarters District of Texas Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Austin, Texas, May 12. 1868. Respectfully forwarded with the request that inquiry be made for the within mentioned freedwoman. J.J. Reynolds Brevet Major General U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner State of Texas. Forwarded by W.H. Rock, Richmond, Texas. Thompson, N.W. Additional endorsement on the letter of W. Nance Thompson, dated Columbia Tenn, April 22, 1868. T.19. E.B. 164. Which was returned by W.H. Rock S.A.C. dated Richmond Texas, May. 11, 1868, endorsed as follows - Respectfully returned after diligent search and inquiry and having this letter read in the church of the colored people in this place. I cannot obtain any information of the within named freedman. And a copy of which was returned by Lieut W.M. Van Horne S.A.C. dated Houston, Texas, May 7, 1868, endorsed as follows, = Respectfully returned. I have caused diligent search to be made for the within named man but as yet have heard nothing of him. Head Quarters District of Texas Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Austin, Texas, May 1131868. Respectfully returned to Mr. W. Nance Thompson at Columbia, Tennesee, whose attention is invited to the endorsement of Lieut Van Horne and Mr. W.H. Rock, Sub. Asst. Comr. at Houston, and Richmond, Texas. Washington Boddie cannot be found with out more deffinite information concerning him. By command of Brevet Major General J.J. Reynolds. J.P. Richardson 1st. Lieut 26 Infantry, Act. Asst. Adjt. General. Van Horne W.M. Lieut & S.A.C. Endorsement on the letter of Lieut W.M. Van Horne dated Houston, Texas, May 12, 1868. V.13. Head Quarters District of Texas Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Austin, Texas, May 14. 1868. Respectfully returned to 1st Lieut W.M. Van Horne Sub. Asst. Comr. at Houston, Texas. Permission is granted. By command of Brevet Major General J.J. Reynolds J.P. Richardson 1st Lieut 26th Infantry, Act. Asst. Adjt. General.
