Viewing page 211 of 260

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and A Lands
Head Qrs.: Asst. Comr., State of Va
Richmond Va. Aug 21st 1866

Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard, Commissioner &c. - Approved.

J M Schofield
Major General
Asst. Commissioner.

War Dept. Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Washington Aug 23, 1866

Respectfully returned to Asst. Commissioner of Virginia who is hereby authorized to dispose of the within mentioned property in accordance with Section 12 of the Act to continue in force the Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. The sale to be made by a bonded officer and the proceeds properly accounted for and reported to Bvt. Col. G.W. Balloch, Chf Disbursing Officer of the Bureau at Washington D.C.

By order of Maj Genl. Howard, Comr.
Saml Thomas
A A A General.

Make official copy

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. AUG 24 1866 [[/stamp]]

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-09-28 17:45:28