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414 I am Capt Your Obdt Sevt (Signed). James A. Bates Captain and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3.V.78) Richmond Va January 15th 1866 Vest W.W. Esq. Williamsburg, Va. Sir, I am directed by Col O. Brown to inform you in answer to your letter of the 8th inst. that Capt Wilder has been instructed to allow rents to persons to whom property has been restored from the date of their amnesty oath. Where there are cases for Special Pardon which the applicant files for pardon with his acceptance of it, provided the rent has not been paid into the Bureau, and accounted for to the Treasury Dept. I am Sir Your Obt Sevt (Signed) James A Bates Captain and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3.V.79) Richmond Va January 15th 1866 Hubbard Charles W Esq. Williamsburg. Va Sir. I am directed by Col O Brown to inform you in answer to your letter of the 12th inst. that Capt C B Wilder A.Q.M and Supt &c. Fort Monroe has been instructed to Confer with the citizens of James City County, with the view of assisting in procuring the labor required. 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.80) Richmond Va January 16th 1866 Wilder Capt C. B. A.Q.M and Supt &c. Captain, The Asst Commissioner directs that you return to this office without delay, the application of Dr. R R Ritchie for the restoration of property, which was referred to You Dec 20th 1865. to know, whether Suffering would ensue to the Freedmen if the property was restored. 415 Your Obedient Sevt. (Signed) James A Bates Captain & A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G (3.V.81) Richmond Va January 16th 1866 Johnson Jack. Mr. Charlotte Co. Va Sir. Col O Brown Asst Commissioner Bureau R.F. & A.L. State of Va. directs that you turn over to Dr. J P. Brown, Charlotte Co Va. Zachariah & Sally Marshall (cold) to be forwarded to this office. I am Sir Your Obt Sevt: (Signed) James A Bates Capt & A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G (3.V.82) Richmond Va January 16th 1866 Wilder Capt. C. B. A.Q.M. and Supt &c. Captain. I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation Nos. 224, 225 and 226. to cover your request dated Jan 12th The transporation requested for James. Ruffin and Lewis Driver in above mentioned Communication is disapproved Please acknowledge receipt of enclosed orders. By order of Col. O. Brown. (Signed) James A Bates Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3 enclosures) Received back and Filed. acknowledge of Recipt by Endorsement "B" (3.V.83) Richmond Va January 16th 1866 Flagg Captain A.S. A.Q.M Supt &c Captain I have the honor to enclose order for transportation No. 61. (approved), as requested in your communication dated Jany 12th 1866. Please acknowledge Recipt of enclosed order.
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