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(288) Richmond Va Aug 3rd 1865

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

Captain
The enclosed is a copy of notice read by Marshal at the sale of Elizabeth City property as furnished by Judge Underwood
Elizabeth City County have been taken by the Superintendent. Negro affairs, under the authority of the Secy: of War, and are occupied by Contrabands, and temporary improvements for their benefit have been erected by said Superintended, possession of such farms will not be given by the Court 'till the end of the present year. but the purchasers will be allowed to take the leases and receive the rents or make Such engagement with the tenants as they can-
The Superintendents lessees will also be allowed to remove the temporary improvements erected by them during the present year but not after the 31st of Dec, and no rents will be allowed. "The arrangements of the Superintendent, must be respected for the present year"
Capt: Brown directs that you be guided by the terms of sale in the giving up of Property and Rents.
Very respectfully. &c &c
By order of
Col. O.Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A.G

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

(289) Richmond August 3rd 1865

Rosekranz Capt: Isaac. A.
Clifton, Parks. N.Y.

Captain, In reply to your of the 30th: ult: I have to Say that Col: Brown. has not the power to grant the extension asked for, but So far as his approval goes, will favor your application,
Very respy yours. &c
By order of
Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A.G.

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

(290) Richmond Va. Aug 3rd 1865

Carter Capt: B.C. A.Q.M.
Supt: R.F.& A.L. 8th Dist

Captain
In reply to your Telegram of the 2nd Inst. I am directed to say that you must write and state definitely what transportation is required and for what purpose.
Very respectfully &c &c
By order of
Col. O.Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A.G.

official
James A Bates
A.A.A.Genl

(291) Richmond Aug 3rd 1865

Trask George L.
P.O. Box 5000 New York

Sir
In answer to your letter of July 28th. I am directed to say Col: Brown thinks your best plan would be to Send a reliable man to travel to the different Freedmens villages and sell at the stores at which they trade. Any assistance Col Brown can render will be cheerfully given.
Very respectfully &c
By order of Col. O.Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A.G

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

(292) Telegram Richmond Aug 3rd 1865

Keatley To Lieut: I.H.
Asst Supt Norfolk Va.

Make application to Capt A.S. Flagg; Col Brown has no objection
Very respectfully &c
By order of
Col. O.Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans
A.A.A.G

official
James A Bates
A.A.A.Genl

(293) Telegram Richmond Aug 4th 1865

Keatley Lt: I.H. Keatley
Asst:Supt R.F. & A.L.
Norfolk Va.

Is the government Shipyard in Norfolk in possession of this Bureau,
(Sgd) O.Brown Asst Commr

official
James A Bates
A.A.A.Genl

(294) Richmond Va. Aug 3rd 1865

Wilder Capt: C.B. A.Q.M
Boston Mass

Col: O.Brown directs that you go no further in the matter of sending freedmen north, than to satisfy yourself that their labor is needed, no definite arrangements can be made with any Society or Company for furnishing colored laborers until further instructions have been received from Washington,
Very respectfully &c &c
By order of
Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) P.S. Evans A.A.A.G

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

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