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to endorse the same.

I therefore deem it unnecessary that there be an arbitration of what is agreed to, and recommend that the property in question be restored to Mr Armistead upon his giving his note for $250 - as before stated at 60 days to the order of Capt C. B. Wilder, Supt &c, the freedmen on the property to be disposed of in accordance with the existing orders of the Bureau.

Respectfully submitted

Garrick Mallery
Lt Col. V.R.C.
Inspector 1st 3d & 9th Dists—