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(3 V. 18) (Telegram) Richmond Jany 4th 1866

Merrell Lieut H. S.
Supt 3rd Dist

Lieut - 
It is reported that great injustice is done by the Freedmens Court, in your district by exorbitant Charges for costs. The Asst Commissioner directs that you investigate, and report on this matter without delay. The costs in the Freedmans Court, must compare to those in the civil courts. 
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G. 

Rec'd Back with Report and Filed. "B"

(3. V. 19) (Telegram) Richmond Va Jany 4th 1866

Wilder Capt C. B.
A.Q.M. and Supt &c.

Captain,
The Asst Commissioner directs, that you forward your report on Mr Whites accounts.
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G

(3. V. 20.) (Telegram) Richmond Va Jany 4th 1866

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

Capt
The Asst Commissioner directs, that you use the telegraph only in important cases. A great many dispatches are received from you, that could be forwarded through the regular channel, thereby Saving the expense of telegraphing. 
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

(3. Vol. 21) Richmond Va. Jany 4th 1866

Merrill Lieut H. S.
Supt 3rd District

Lieut 
Mary Brown (cold) has been to this 

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office, and States that She has been at work for Mr Morrison who lives on the corner of 5th, and Baker St, for the last three months, and that Mr M. intends leaving the City to morrow, moving for the month. You will have this case investigated to night, and Secure for the Cold Woman her money,
Your obt Sevt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G.

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G.

(3. V. 22) (Telegram) Richmond Va Jany 5th 1866

Baker. Judge.

Dear Sir,
Your note of the 3rd inst in received. Let me assure you that I am doing all in my power to Secure to you the possession of your house, if Such possession is consistent with right and justice. 
I am very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Sighed - O Brown.

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G

(3. V. 23) (Telegram) Richmond Va Jany 5th 1866. 

Merrill Lt H. S.

Lieut
The Asst. Commissioner directs that you turn over to Col Ordway, Provost Marshall Genl, the two prisoners which were Sent you on the evening of the 4th inst. for to be Confined. These are the prisoners, who are Supposed to have stolen the horses of Mr R M Thorne, of Henrico Co. Va.
I am Sir
Your Obt Sevt
(Signed) James A. Bates
Capt and A.A.A.G

Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.G

(3. V. 24) (Telegram) Richmond Va January 5th 1866.

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

Captain,
Your attention is called to a communication of Lt Merrell dated 23rd Decr 1865. requesting transportation for Wm Trents family. endorsed & forwarded to You 23rd Decr 1865. Please report what action you have taken in the matter at once. 
By order of Col O Brown

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