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(250) Telegram, Richmond Va. July 28th 1865

DeLamater  Surgeon U.S.V.
Norfolk Va.

The Steamer Robert Morris will report to Lieut Keatley tomorrow. and will transport yourself and Stores to Richmond,
(Sgd) O. Brown
Col & Asst. Comr.

Official 
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(251) Richmond July 28th 1865

James  Col. W. L.
Chief Q.M. Dept of Va

Colonel
Please make no official use of the Report sent by you this day in relation to "Negro Affairs" as it is incorrect. I will explain to you tomorrow, 
I am Col, Yours &c
(Sgd.) O Brown
Col & Asst Comr

official 
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(252) Telegram, Richmond Va. July 29th 1865

Flagg  Capt A.S. A.Q.M
Supt R.F. & A.L. 1st Dist
Fortress Monroe

When will you be here? answer,
Very respy &c
By order of Col O. Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans A.A.A. G

official 
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(253) Telegram, Richmond July 29th 1865

Flagg  Capt A.S. A.Q.M.
Fort: Monroe Va

Are the people being got ready for Texas, answer
(Sgd) O. Brown
Col and Asst. Comr

official 
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(254) Telegram, Richmond Va July 29th 1865

Flagg  Capt. A.S. A.Q.M.
Supt &c Fortress Monroe - 

Will those women & children be ready to go to Texas on the Waybossett.(?), 
(over)

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Respectfully &c
By order of Col Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A. G

official 
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(255) Telegram, Richmond Va July 29th 1865

Lacey  Capt. R.S. A.Q.M.
Supt &c &c 7th Dist
Lynchburg Va.

You will at once call on Genl Comdg District and request him to order Lt; James R. Robison Ch: Qr: Mr: to Stop transportating Freedmen to Richmond, except as approved by Dist Supt R.F. & A.L. and at their Head Quarters,
Respectfully &c
(Sgd) P. S. Evans 
A.A.A.G

official 
James A. Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(256) Richmond Va July 29th/65

Merrell  Lt: H.S.
Supt: R F & A L 3rd Dist

Lt.
I have the honor to request that you ascertain the most favorable terms on which the different R.R. Co's will transport the Freedmen - You will please explain to the Director that the object Sought is to gather the scattered families together, in order that as few as possible of the helpless be left a burden on the govt: or on private charity.
Very respectfully &c &c
By order of Col Brown
(Sgd) P. S. Evans
A.A.A. G

official
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

(257) Telegram, Richmond Va. July 29th 1865

Barnes  To Stuart. A.Q.M.
Supt: R.F. & A.L. 2nd Dist
Petersburg Va.

If the lumber is absolutely required. Call upon Genl Hartsuff to issue the order for its transfer,
Very Respectfully
By order of Col: Brown
(Sgd) P. S. Evans
A.A.A. G

official
James A Bates
A.A.A. Genl

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