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Charged by the Bank for the remittance. Please acknowledge receipt of enclosed check.
and oblige 
Yours Very Respectfully 
(Signed) O Brown
Col and Asst. Com'r

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1203  Unofficial- Richmond Va December 16th 1865

Johnston.  Chas. E. Esq.
Norfolk Va
Personal 
Dear Sir, 
I reply to your communication in regard to the Pay Rolls, of the colored employees at Balfour Hospital for 1863. I have the honor to inform you that I have had diligent search made amongst the papers on file in my office, and cannot find the Rolls. I think enquiries had better be made at the Balfour Hospital. Perhaps you remember what disposition was made of the Rolls, or at any rate, you may be able to inform me, what description of papers they would be likely to be filed with. 
Respectfully Yours
(Signed) O Brown
Col and Asst. Com'r

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.
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1204  Richmond Va. December 16th 1866

Flagg  Captain A.S.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c
Captain-
The Asst Commissioner directs, that you inform him by return mail, if there is a house to rent in Norfolk Va. that would suit the teachers occupying No 28. York St. If so please state what it can be rented for.
Respectfully Yours
(Signed) James A Bates.
Captain and A.A.A.G

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1205  Richmond Va. December 17 1865

Anderson  Lt. Col.
Comdg. 12th U.S.I.
Colonel,
I send herewith Private Waddell, of Co. B. who has been acting as orderly at these Head Quarters, and have respectfully to request that you will cause a man to report for duty in his stead, that can 

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be relied upon, and is not in the habit of drinking.
Yours very Respectfully,
(Signed) James A. Bates,
Capt and A.A.A.G

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1206  Richmond Va. December 19th 1865

Stickney Maj. J.W.H.
Inspct. Genl.
Bureau R.F and A.L. State of Va.
Major-
The papers of Calvin Pepper Esq. and others, refered by Maj Genl. Howard, to the Asst. Commissioner for report, are submitted to you. You will at once visit the localities named in said papers and ascertain the sentiments of the people, both white, and black, in regards to these meetings; and whether their object is for the welfare of the Freedmen. You will also see the petitioners, ascertain of what abuses they complain, whether they really exist, if so, you will suggest some remedy. A full and careful investigation of the entire subject is necessary, which having been completed, you will rejoin these Head Qrs. without unnecessary delay
I am Maj.
Very Respectfully,
Your obt Servt,
(Signed) James A. Bates,
Captain and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1207  Richmond Va December 18th 1865

Hunt.  W.A. Esq.
Portsmouth Va
Sir.
The Asst. Commissioner directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 12th inst. and to inform you that he would be most happy to see you in regards to Florida Matters. He had hoped for earlier interview.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully.
Your obdt Sev't
(Signed) James A. Bates 
Capt. and A.A.A.G.

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

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