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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Headquarters, Sub-District York and James City Counties, Va. Yorktown, Va., September 5th 1866 Gentlemen: I have the honor to forward to you the enclosed order notifying you that you are expected after 1st October 1866 to assume the charge of such indigent Refugees and Freedmen as are not embraced in the exceptions of the enclosed order. Please sign the receipt and return the same to this office. I am Gentlemen Very Respectfully Your Ob'dt S'v't (signed) F.J. Massey 1st Lt and Asst Supt York and James City Cos. Va Official Copy F.J. Massey 1st Lieut and Asst Supt York and James City Cos. Va.
Transcription Notes:
FBTP Staff List says "F.A. Massey"
Looks like the "J" in "James" not "A" as in "Asst"
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Reopened for Editing 2023-07-18 16:23:29
it's either "F.I." or "F.J." - soldier's database contains both as same person, he served in 94th NY Infantry and "B" Co. NY 105th Infantry