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A. 489. R.F. & A.L. Va. 2d. Vol. 1867. Bureau R.F. and A. Lands, Office Agent 6th Div. 5th Sub-Dist. Va., Matthews C.H. Va., June 17th. 1867. Smith, F. K. Agent. Requests transportation for Elizabeth Johnson (Col'd) from M.C.H. to Hospital at Hampton. States she is suffering from a large tumor under her arm, cannot obtain proper medical attendance in this county because her case is serious and likely to be protracted, and she is not able to engage a physician. Transpt. sent July 5th. 1867 [[stamp]] H'd Q'rs Supt 5th Dist Received. Jun 28 1867 [[/stamp]] Bureau R.F and A. Lands. Head Quarters 5th Sub-Dist. Va., Fort Monroe, Va. June 20th 1867. Respectfully referred to Dr. E. W. Schaeffer, A. A. Surg. who will - if consistent with his other duties - proceed to Matthews C.H. and examine the case within reported. S C Armstrong Agent 5th Sub-Dist. Va. I.B. 118 V. 3. Office A.A. Surg. U.S.A. In charge of Freedmen sick in Quarter Fort Monroe Va. June 23rd 1867 Respectfully returned. I have visited Matthews County and examined the within named woman. She is suffering from an extensive tumor in the axilla, apparently of a malignant character The Physicians in Matthews Co. who have visited her and whom I saw, decline to operate, and the woman is suffering from the lack of attendance & appliances such as she could have in Hospital. I would respectfully recommend that the required transportation be granted as soon as possible, the case being urgent. Ed. W. Schaeffer A.A. Surg. U.S.A. Bureau R.F. and A. Lands, Head Quarters 5th Sub Dist. Va., Fort Monroe, Va July 2nd 1867. Respectfully forwarded to the Asst. Commr. Approved. inviting attention to indorsement of A.A. Surg E. W. Schaeffer, U.S.A. S C Armstrong Agent 5th. Sub Dist. Va. I.B. 126. [[stamp]] H'd Q'rs Supt 5th Dist Received. Jul 2 1867 [[/stamp]]
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