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1083 Telegram  
Richmond Va  November 23nd 1865

Barnes Captain Stuart 
A.Q.M. and Supt &c. 
Petersburg Va
Have you made a Report of destitute Freedmen for Powhatton County, giving their former homes  We are waiting for it. 
Answer.
(Signed) James A Bates 
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery 
A.A.A.G.

1084  Richmond Va. November 24th 1865

Flagg Captain A.S 
A.Q.M. & Supt &c. 
Captain
The Asst Commissioner directs that you turn over to Mr Charles King Atty, for Mrs Smedley to be forwarded to her all leases and Contracts in your possession pertaining to the property of Mrs Smedley, formerly Miss Sallie E. Dix.
I am Captain 
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A Bates
Captain A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery 
A.A.A.G.
A copy of this letter has been furnished Mr Chas. A King 234 Penn Ave Washington D.C

1085  Richmond Va  November 24th 1865

Flagg  Captain A.S 
A.Q.M. & Supt &c.
Captain,
The Asst Commissioner Requests that you will give Mr William Hodges a position. if you have any that Mr H. will accept
I am Captain 
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A Bates 
Captain & A.A.A.G.

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

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1086  Richmond Va  November 24th 1865

Flagg  Captain A.S 
A.Q.M. & Supt &c.
Captain,
In addition to my letter of yesterday in relation to Meyers Fishers property, the Assistant Commissioner directs me to say that the order of Restoration dated October 2nd is regarded as valid. the the Rents to that date will be collected by the Bureau, and that after October 2nd they will be allowed Mr Fisher. The Bureau will protect Mr Binckley under the lease he now holds.
Respy yours
(Signed) James A Bates 
Captain & A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery 
A.A.A.G.

1087  Richmond Va.  November 24th 1865

True  Lt Col'n Ed 
Comdg Sub Dist Peninsula 
Williamsburg. Va.
Col,
I am directed by Col'n Brown to acknowledge the Receipt of you letter of the 21st inst. and to forward you as per Request, a complete Set of Circulars issued from Bureau Head Quarters. I also send you an incomplete set issued from these Head Quarters. The Circular dated Sept 27th 1865 from these Head Quarters, answers the Second paragraph of your letter
I am Col'n 
Your obt sevt 
(Signed) James A Bates 
Captain & A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery 
A.A.A.G.

1088  Richmond Va. November 24th 1865
Flagg Captain A.S. 
A.Q.M. & Supt
Captain
The Asst Commissioner directs that you inform him by return of mail how you are dividing the rents between owners of property restored, and the Bureau
I am Captain 
Your obt sevt 
(Signed) James A Bates 
Capt & A.A.A.G.

Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G.

1089  Richmond Va. November 24" 1865

Barnes  Capt Stuart 
A.Q.M. & Supt &c.
Captain
I have the honor to return you a copy of a list of Bureau Property which was forwarded by you commanding its Sale. The Asst Commissioner

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