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W.775. R.F. & A.L. D of P. 4 V. 1866
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Dept. of Potomac
Richmond Va. August 28th 1866

Bates James A.
Bvt. Lt. Col. & A.A.A. Genl.
In absnece of Asst. Comr.

Encloses affidavit of Lewis Johnson formerly a Priv. Co K. 1st Regt. U.S.C.C. respecting the sum of $300. placed in the hands of Lieut Allen (now Capt. 36th Regt. U.S.C. Troops) to be sent to Capt. O. Brown, for deposit in the "Norfolk Savings Bank" Norfolk Va. That Lieut Allen declined giving a receipt for the amount, and the same has not been deposited to the credit of Johnson. Requests that the case be investigated and the amount obtained for him

One Enclosure.

"B" No 111.
Rec'd. Bur. R.F. & A.L. C.D. Oct. 2nd 1866.
B.R.F.A.L. (B.69.) Oct. 16th 1866.

E.B. No 249.
War Department
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Claim Division
Washington Oct 4th 1866

Respectfully referred to Maj. Genl. P.H. Sheridan Comdg. Dept. of the Gulf with the request, that he will have the case investigated, as Lt (now Capt) Allen is supposed to be serving with the 36th U.S.C.T. at Brazos Santiago, Texas.

O.O. Howard
Maj. Genl. Commissioner