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452 (3. V. 200) Bureau R F and A.L Richmond Va. Feby 1st 1866 Merrill Lieut H. S. The Asst Commissioner directs that you arrest all found persons Selling intoxicating liquors in Camp Chimborazo, and turn them over to Bvt Col McEntee for trial. I am Lt. (Signed) - James A. Bates. Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3. V. 201) Richmond Va. Feby 1st 1866 Merrell Lieut H. S. Supt. I have the honor to enclose order for transportation No 260. to cover your request dated 31st Jany. Please acknowledge Receipt of Enclosed order. By Order of Col O Brown Asst. Com'r (Signed) James A. Bates. Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (1 Enclosure) (3. V. 202) Richmond Va Feby 2nd 1866 Howe Captain W. T. A.Q.M and Superintendent Captain, I send by to day mail 10 blank forms for Land Reports, and 20 blank forms for Rations. Please acknowledge receipt. By order of Col. O Brown Asst Com'r (Signed) James A. Bates. Capt and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3. V. 203) Richmond Va Feby 2nd 1866 Lacey Capt. R. S. A.Q.M and Supt. 7th Dist. Va. Captain. In reply to the Communication of Capt. Wilcox. Asst Supt. at Danville Va. dated 25th Jany. by you forwarded to this Office, Setting forth the action of Richard Jones, and John Price, in turning away from their plantations certain infirm. Cold men, named Robert and Weaver (former slaves of Jones and Price Respectively) The Asst Commissioner directs me to say that as the best part of the Said Robert and Weavers lives, have been spent in the service of their former masters, and as in 453 Such cases, a tacit understanding has always existed, that when a negro has worked faithfully during his younger years, he shall be taken care of in his old age by his master..it is held that the mere act of freedom, does not free the former owner from his obligations incurred during a period of 20 or 30 years. 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. (3. V 204) War Department Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Washington Feb 1st 1866 Letter Circular. Sir The Commissioner has been informed that Miss Stull is about to take charge of the Asylum at Trenton N.J. and Can accomodate about 50 deaf or Blind mutes. Should any such Come to your Knowledge within your district. Please Communciate the necessary information concerning them to Rev'd J. F. Shepherd, Secy. American Freedmens Aid Association at Washington D.C. Very Respectfully (Signed) Max Woodhull Asst Adjt. General Brown Col O Asst. Com'r Feb 2nd 1865 Richmond Va Official Copy respectfully forwarded for the information of the District Supts. Bureau R F and A.L. Va. The necessary information will be forwarded to these Head Quarters. (Signed) James A. Bates Capt and A.A.A.G. Flagg To Capt A. S. A.Q.M. Supt 1st District Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. 3. V. 205. Surgeon Generals Office Washington City, D.C. January 27th 1866. Sir. The Surgeon General desires that you will at once turn over to the nearest medical offices of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. all Articles marked U S Sanitary Commission in Your Dpt.
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