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3.V. 457. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866. Lacey Capt. R.S. A.Q.M. & Supt. Capt. It has been reported to these Head Quarters that the Freedmen in the vicinity of Danville are being imprisoned for the nonfulfillment of their contracts. Such action is disapproved by the Assistant Commissioner. You will please report relative to this matter. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 3.V. 458. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866. Commandant of Libby Prison Sir I am directed by Colonel O. Brown Assistant Commissioner to request that you release Walt Cole (Cold.) now confined in Libby Prison I am Sir 85 Yours Respectfully (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. and A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 3.V. 459. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866. Crandon Capt. T.F.P. A.Q.M. & Supt &c. Captain The Assistant Commissioner directs that the Intelligence Office opened at Charlottesville be discontinued. I am Captain Your Obt. Servt. (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. and A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 3.V. 360. Richmond Va. March 20th 1866 Armstrong General S.C. Supt. 9th Dist. General The Assistant Commissioner directs that the Head Quarters of the Assistant Superintendent of King Williams Co. be moved from West Point to the Court House, which is more central.