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360 Maj. I am directed by Col Brown to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th inst. and in reply, to inform you, that as you are entilled to transportation for two Servants, to place of muster in, and as the children refered to in your letter, are your Servts, the Q.M Dept is obiged to furnish you transportation for them. I am Maj Very Respectfully &c (Signed) James A. Bates. Capt & A.A.A. G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. 1191 Richmond Va December 13th 1865 Barnes Capt. Stuart. A.Q.M. and Supt &c. Capt Archer Wilson (cold) employed by Wm John Branford Cumberland County Va. has been to these Head Quarters and States, that he was arrested by Dr Patterson "Son in law to Wm Beauford" and carried before the Asst Supt of Cumberland co. for trial. He states that his arrest was made because he would not deliver to Dr Patterson a gun which he had in his possession. He further States that the Asst. Supt. would not allow him any witnesses, but swore at him, and told him he did not believe any thing he (Wilson. said. On the testimony of Dr Patterson. which was that Wilson attempted to shoot him. he was sentenced to twenty days in jail. to be fed on bread and water. and to be tied up by the thumbs two hours each day. for a period of ten days, the remaining he was to carry a barrel on his head one hour each day, and when not carrying the barrel, he was to cut wood for a Wm Foster at the Court House. He was further sentenced to have half of the hair on his head shaved off. The Asst Comm'r directs that you investigate and Report whether this office has so far forgot his duty to the freedmen, as to inflict such diabolical punishment on the accused, without giving him an opportunity to defend himself, and in violation of Circular letter from these Head Qrs. dated Sept 27th/65. Upon investigation, you find this Statement true, you will replace this officer by one who can interpret the orders issued from these Head Qurs. I am Captain Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt. (Signed) James A. Bates Captain & A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A. P.S. Wilson made his escape on the 5th inst. and is now in Richmond 1192 Richmond Va December 13th 1865 Barnes Capt. Stuart A.Q.M & Supt &c. Captain. 361 The Asst. Commissioner directs that you prevent Albert B Maxey, of Amelia County, Va, from disposing of any property, on the estate of Nathaniel Harrison and to prevent him from wasting property on said estate. I am Captain Very respectfully &c (Signed) James A. Bates Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G 1193 Richmond Va December 13th 1865 Cadwallader Bvt. Lt. Col A.Q.M. Colonel, Please return transportation order per bearer in compliance with enclosed requisition. And oblige. Yours very respectfully (Signed) James A. Bates Captain and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G 1194 Richmond Va December 13th 1865 Johnson Major James. Supt &c Major In reply to your of 10th inst. requesting copies of certain orders, I have the honor to enclose copies, of the following General Orders, from these Head Quarters Vis Nos 3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,14,19,20, and 22. Also Circular No. 16. Hd Quarters Commissioner Washington ~ In relation to the other orders requested by you. I beg to inform you that Genl Orders Nos 1 and 13 appoint A.A.A. Gls, both have been relieved. Nos 2.7.11 and 18. appoint Freedmens Judges, in the 1st 2nd and 9" Districts, Circular No 13. Head Qrs Commissioner. Washington D.C. was never issued. Respectfully Yours - By order of Col O.Brown (Signed) James A. Bates Captain and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G (13 Enclosures)- 1195 Richmond Va December 13th 1865 Merrell Lieut. H.S. Supt &c Lieut. I have thee honor to enclose orders for transportation No. 161 as requested in yours dated 11 December. Please acknowledge receipt By order of Col O.Brown (Signed) James A. Bates Captain and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G
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