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Bureau R F and A Lands
Head Qrs 4th Sub District
Gordonsville Va Nov 13" 1867.

Genl O Brown,
Asst Commissioner
Richmond Va.

General -

In reply to yours communication of the 11th inst - directing me to report whether Mr Poor, Clerk in this office, has been absent from - or neglected his duties at any time and whether he has used his position in the Bureau for political influence &c - I have the honor to report - that having business of importance to himself in Washington and Baltimore, Mr Poor has been absent since the night of the 5th inst - returning on the night of the 12th inst - and on two or three other occasions he has been from this office one or two days - on business & recreation.  

He has not neglected his duties, nor has he in any way used his position - for political influence or power, that I know of - Nor has he manifested a greater anxiety, in the results of the past election than what would have been expected from any other Loyal Citizen.

In connection with - his being a delegate

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