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442 County- Can you aid me in finding their parents: and obliges.- Yours respectfully (Signed) O. Brown Col and Asst. Com'r Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. √ (3.16.167) Richmond Va January 29th 1866 Merrell Lieut H.S. Supt. &c- Lieutenant. You will turn over to Mr. Alren H Wright for Mr. Alexander Meyers, a loyal refugee one of the buildings at Howard Groves Hospital, said building to be removed by Mr. Meyers. Your Obt. Sevt (Signed) O. Brown Col and Asst Com'r Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. √ (3.16.168) Richmond Va January 29th 1866 Page Lieut F.A. Asst Supt. Powhaton County Va.- Lt. You will aid John Crittenden "Cold/ in recovering a bond for $600/00/100 before the war, and received a bond for the money which was to bear interest at 6 per cent, per annum. That Harris paid him interest three times, endorsing on the bonds the amt paid. During the month of April, 1865, Harris came to him and received the bond, to, as he understood endorsed interest paid, but has never returned it, and refused to do so. Yours &c (Signed) James A. Bates. Capt. and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. √ (3.16.169) Richmond Va Jany 29th 1866 Merrill Lt. H.S. Supt. 3d District. Lieut.- The Asst Commissioner directs that, you forward the enclosed copies of letters from the Commissioner, to the leading men engaged in the meeting referred to.- I am Sir Your Obt. Sevt (Signed) James A. Bates Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. 443 (3.16.170) Richmond Va. January 29th 1866 Stickney Maj. Care of Lt. Massey Freedmans Bureau. Yorktown Va. Report on Mr Whites case as soon as possible (Signed) O Brown Col and Asst. Com'r Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. √ (3.16.171) Richmond Va. Jany 29th 1866 Flagg, Captain A.S. A.Q.M. and Superintendent. Captain, There are probably in your vicinity a number of discharged colored soldiers, or the heirs of deceased soldiers, who have not received the bounty retained under General Orders, No. 90. Head Qrs. Dept Va and N.C. series of 1864, the receipt of which would add greatly to their comfort and support.- The Asst Com'r directs me to suggest that you bring this matter before the Freedmen by having notices given in their churches, inviting applicants to your Head Quarters for information. Instructions have already been given in regards to retained counties- Blank forms for applications for U.S. Bounties and pensions will be sent by mail. On the receipt of any claims for U.S. Bounty or Pensions, the Asst. Com will endeavour to make arrangements in Washington, by which the colored soldiers, or their heirs, may be enabled to obtain their just dues. I am, Captain Very Respectfully Your Obt. Sevt. (Signed) James A. Bates Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. P.S. Please acknowledge receipt of blanks mentioned~ √ (3.16.172) Richmond Va. January 29th 1866 Wilder Captain C.B. A.Q.M. and Superintendent. Captain, There are probably in your vicinity a number of discharged colored soldiers, or the heirs of deceased soldiers, who have not received the bounty retained under General Orders No 90, Head 2nd Dept Va and N.C. Series of 1864, the the receipt of which would add greatly to their comfort and support. The Asst. Com directs me to Suggest that you [[bring]] this matter before the Freedmen, by having notices given in their
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