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Bureau of R. F and A.L. Sub Dist No "8" "7"th District Va Rockbridge Bath and Alleghany Counties Hd Qtrs Lexington Va. October 22d 1866- Bt Brig'd Gen'l O. Brown A.A.A.G. General I was informed this A.M. by a citizen of the town that a communication had been sent to James Holly directed to my care asking him to inform the commanding officer where I could obtain quarters sutiable for my use - and I am further informed that a communication has been forwarded by Hollys lawyer to Hd Qtrs Deptmt Potomac Stating that a man named Beaton had rooms to rent which he was willing to rent to me at the time, I forwarded a report to you stating that I could not obtain sutiable quarters and office - Now sir enclosed I sent you the affidavit of Beaton [[strikethrough]] enclosed [[/strikethrough]] which will show you that the statement made by Holly and his lawyer is false - "ie" that is in reference to my being able to rent rooms and an office in the town - And even admitting that at the time of my report Beaton had rooms to