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I am Sir
Very Respectfully
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1235  Richmond Va December 21st 1865.

Wilder.  Capt. C B.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c.
You will turn over to R. D. Lee, all personal property in possession of the Bureau, that can be proved to be his.
I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1236  Richmond Va December 21st. 1865.

Barnes.  Capt. Stuart.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c.
Captain.
I have the honor to enclose order for transportation No. 51 (approved). for 67 Freedpeople to Miss. to cover application forwarded to you on the 20th inst.
Please acknowledge receipt by endorsement on this communication. 
By order of Col. O. Brown.
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1237  Richmond Va December 21st 1865

Wilder.  Capt. C. B. 
A.Q.M. and Supt &c.
Captain.
I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation No. 50 (approved) and No. 174: to cover your request dated 18th inst.
By order of Col Brown.
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1238  Richmond Va December 21st 1865.

Barnes.  Capt. Stuart.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c

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Captain,
The Asst Commissioner directs, that you inform him, by return of mail, whether the instructions, contained in letter from these Head Qrs. dated 13th inst; relative to the Harrison Estate, in Amelia Co, have been Carried out.
I am Captain.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1239  Richmond Va December 21st 1865

Wilder  Capt. C B.
A.Q.M and Supt &c. 
Capt.
The Asst. Commissioner directs, that you inform him, whether Suffering, will ensue to the Freedmen, if the property of J. K Shields, Yorktown, Va. is restored to him.
I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Sevt.
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G

1240  Richmond Va December 22nd 1865.

Smitte  Brig. Genl.
A A. General. Dept. Va.
General,
I learn that the citizens in many parts of the State and disarming the Freedmen. Please inform me, whether Such action is in Conformity to the orders, or wishes, of the Major. Genl. Commanding the Department. 
I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
(Signed) O. Brown
Col and Asst. Com'r.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

1241  Richmond Va. December 22nd 1865.

Flagg  Capt. A. S.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c
Capt. 
The Asst. Commissioner directs, that you order Mr Hand, to report to him in person, at Richmond, Va. Jany 1st 1866.

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