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By order of
Col O. Brown
P.S. Evans, A.A.A.G.

Official
J.A. Bates (Sg'd)
A.A.A.G

(171)
Richmond, Va. July 17th 1865

Flagg Capt A.S. A.Q.M.
Supt. R.F. & A.L.
Norfolk, Va.

Captain
I have the honor to forward you the following extract from a letter received at the office from Head Quarters, Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington ~
"Mrs. Martha B. Sanders, Norfolk, Va., states that she is holding her house on a lease from the Freedman's Bureau ~ desires that it be unconditionally returned to her.~ Has subscribed to the oath of allegiance not the Amnesty Oath, makes oath that she has not in any way abetted, or aided the Rebellion, that she left her house before the war, on account of her health, by advice. Her husband was in the U.S. Navy during the Mexican war, and that he lost his life by reason of exposure, &c. ~
Has not made application for pardon, not having done any act for which she needed pardon."
You are respectfully requested to make a full investigation as to the statements made in the forgoing extract, and report as soon as possible. ~
Very Respectfully
By order of Col O. Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans, A.A.A.G.

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(172) Telegram.
Richmond, Va. July 12/65

Crandon Capt. T.F.P. A.Q.M.
Supt. Freedmen
Gordonsville, Va,

You will immediately relieve the Asst Superintendent at Columbia, Fluvanna County,
Call on Genl Voris for a communication forwarded to you in relation to this official.
Report your action in this case at once.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col
Asst Commr, &c,

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(173)
Richmond, Va, July 17/65

Morris Paschal
1120. Market St
Philadelphia.

Sir ~
I am directed by Col. O. Brown to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of July 11th and to say that the Bureau is not at present in need of these articles, They will not be needed, to any extent before another season~ no plan of purchase has yet been decided upon~ your proposals will be taken into consideration.~
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
(Sgd) P.S. Evans, A.A.A.G.
Official
J.A. Bates
A.A A.G.

(174) Telegram.
Richmond, Va. July 19/65

Curtiss Major Genl
Lynchburg, Va.

I have consulted with Genl Terry, he does not yet know how much of the Valley is within his Department. When the boundaries are defined we will try and conform the Bureau Districts to the military. ~
(Sgd) O. Brown, Col & Asst Com'r.

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(175) Telegram.
Richmond, VA, July 18/65

Barnes Capt Stuart A.Q.M.
Supt Freedmen
Petersburg, Va.

Require the wagons and ambulances receive the rest if they will turn it over to you. ~
(Sgd) O. Brown Col, Asst Com'r
Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(176) Telegram.
Richmond, VAa, July 19/65

Flagg Capt A.S. A.Q.M.
Supt Freedmen
Fort Monroe, Va.

Persuade Lieut Keatley to remain if possible if he cannot. I know better than Mr Jackson to relieve him.~ Borrow stationary until your supply can come from Washington.
(sgd) O. Brown, Col. Asst Comm'r

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

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