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(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, 

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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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