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3.V.452.
See Folio 80. and 92.

Richmond Va.
March 14th 1866

Merrell Lieut. H.S.
Supt. &c.

Lieut,
I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation No.s 93. and 94 - (approved) to cover your request dated 14th inst.
Please acknowledge receipt.
(2 Enclosures)
By Order of
Col. O. Brown
Asst. Commissioner
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. and A.A.A.Genl.

Official.
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

3.V. 458.
See Folio 51. and 93.

Richmond Va.
March 7th 1866.

White Mr D.B.
Editor of the "True Southerner"
Dear Sir,
I observe an article in the issue of "The Free Southerner" of 13th instant, in which it is stated that "there is a man on Main Street in this city who is collecting discharges from returned soldiers under the pretence of getting their families." There is also a warning on the subject.
Will you please give me the name of the person to whom allusion is made with such other facts as you may ave in your possession relative to the matter?
Very Respflly
Your Obt. Servt.

(Sgd.) O. Brown
Col. and Asst. Commissioner.

Official
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl
_______________________
3.V. 454.
See Folio 82.

Richmond Va.
March 17th 1866.

Wilder Capt. C. B.
A. Q.M.
Fort Monroe Va.

Answer my telegram of the 16th instant.
By Order
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Capt. and A.A.A.G.

Official.
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

3.V. 455.
See Folio 82.

Richmond Va.
March 18th 1866

Su'p W.H. Esq.
Asst. Supt. &c.
Williamsburg Va.
Thro. Genl. S.C. Armstrong Supt.

Sir
Your communication relating to the retained Bounty of William Williams 1st U.S.C.C. is received.
I enclose vouchers for his signature, which please return - they will then be sent to Washington, and on receipt of the money it will be forwarded to you for him. In all cases the certificate of retained Bounty and evidence of identity must be furnished - provided that when the certificate has been lost, or

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