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3.V.285.
Telegram
Richmond Va.
Feby 13th 1866
Roberts Mrs. E.H 
Harrisburg Pa. 
State rendez-vous Maine-
(Signed) O. Brown
Col. & Asst. Commissioner.
Official
Garrick Mallery
AAAG
This despatch to be paid for by Mrs. Roberts - it must not be charged against the Government. 

3.V.286. 
Richmond Va.
Feby. 14th 1866.
Order 75 1/2
Quartermasters Department
Richmond Va.
Twenty-five Freedmen and seven children - with Col. Laflin formerly of the Army in charge - List of names attached - 
Richmond Va. Washington [[?]]
As per letter addressed to Capt. C.B. Wilder, A.Q.M. from Maj. Grnl. Commissioner - dated Jan. 29th 1866.
By order of Col. O. Brown Asst. Comr
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. & A.A.A.Grnl.
Official.
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Grnl.

Richmond Va.
Feby 14th 1866.
Cornelias Smith
Laura Johnson
Henry Brown
Archie Ruffin
Henry Remalds & child
Dick Richards
Willis Atkins
Mary Remalds
William Green and Three children
Huge Pleasants
Eliza Remalds
Lizzie Pleasants
Henry Saunders & child
Mary Green
Clayborne Grey
Jane Saunders
Cornelius Newson
James Grey
Flemming Harris and Two children
Richard Christen
William Fox
Two Children
George Chesney
George W. Brown
Jane Harris
Peter Hayes

3.V.287.
Richmond Va.
Feby. 13th 1866.
Flagg Capt. A.S.
A.Q.M. & Supt. &c.
Capt.
In accordance with instructions from Bureau Hd. Qrs. - The Asst. Commissioner directs that the property known as "Ashland Hall" and "Blue Gin Room" be retained for the present.-
I am Capt.
Your Obt. Servt.
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. & A.A.A.Genl.
Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Grnl.

3.V.288.
Richmond Va.
Feby. 14th 1866.
Merrell Lieut. H.S.
A.A.Q.M.
Lieut.
I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation, Nos 76 and 77 approved to cover your request dated today.- Acknowledge receipt.
By Order of
Col. O. Brown Asst. Comr
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. & A.A.A.Genl.
Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

3.V.289.
Richmond Va.
Feby 14th 1866.
Armistead Mr R.H.
Williamsburg Va.
Sir,
The Asst. Commissioner directs me to say that your recent communication has been referred to Captain C.B. Wilder, A.Q.M. and Supt. 9th Dist. Va. at Fort Monroe Va. who has been instructed to communicate with you in regard to the matter of rent.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. & A.A.A.Genl.
Official 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

3.V.290.
Richmond Va.
Feby. 15th 1866.
Smith Bvt. Brig. Genl E.W.
A.A. Genl. Dept. Va.
General,
I have the honor to enclose "Return of Officers and men on duty in the Bureau for the month of January 1866",
I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.