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82 (Sgd) James A. Bates Captain and A.A.A. Genl Official, Garrick Mallery a.a.a. Genl. 3.V.454. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866. See Folio. 75., Merrell Lieut. H.S. Supt. 3rd Dist. Lieutenant. In obedience to instructions from the Department Commander you will take possession of the property known as the Bakery on Leigh Street near Adams and hold it subject to orders from these Head Quarters. By Order of Col. O. Brown Assistant Commissioner (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & a.a.a.Genl. official Garrick Mallery a.a.a.Genl. 3.V.455. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866. See Folio. 75 How Brvt. Maj. W.S. Winchester Va Major, 83 The Assistant Commissioner directs that you return to this office without delay the application of William Lucas Harpers Ferry for the restoration of property which was referred to you February 15th 1866. I am Major Your Obt. Servant (sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & A.A.A. Genl. official, Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 3.V.456. Richmond Va March 20th 1866. Harris Arnold Care Wm Baker. Buffalo, N.Y. Sir Your favor of 16th inst was duly received. In reply I beg to say that you have been wrongly informed in regard to an extension of this Bureau. We have been obliged to discharge a many civilians, and have no vacancies now. By Order of Col. O. Brown Asst. Comr. (sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & A.A.A.G. official, Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl.
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