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136 (Signed) James Argates Capt. & A.A.A. Genl Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl 3.V. 544. Richmond Va. April 4th 1866. Flagg Captain A.S. A.Q.M. and Supt. Captain, I have the honor to enclose checks on the Asst. Treasurer of the U.S. N.Y. Nos. 10, 11, 12 and 13, in payment of the retained bounty of the following men-- viz: James Wright $110. - Edward Sparrow $100. - Albert Shelby $100. - Charles Mays $100. - Please acknowledged receipt. By Order of Col. O. Brown Asst. Commissioner (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & A.A.A. Genl. (4 Enclosures.) Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. 3.V. 545. Richmond Va. April 4th 1866. Flagg Captain A.S. A.Q.M. and Supt. Captain, The Assistant Commissioner directs me to call your attention to the fact that there is in Norfolk Va. a man by this name of Brown, who claims to be a special agent of the Government. This man Brown is assisted by a colored man, who wears a uniform and claims to be an officer of the Pay Department, in obtaining the accounts of Colored Soldiers against the Government, for bounty &c. You will please confer with Col. White, editor of the True Southerner Norfolk Va. in relation to this matter, and take such steps as may be necessary for the protection of the Freedmen. 137 I am, Captain Very Respectfully &c. (Sgd.) James A. Bates Captain. & A.A.A.G. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 3.V. 546. Richmond Va. April 4th 1866. Balloch Bvt Col. Geo. W. Chief A. & D. Officer Colonel, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of checks No 10, 11, 12 and 13, on the Asst. Treasurer of the U.S. N.Y. in payment of the retained bounties of James Bright, Edward Sparrow, Albert Shelby and Charles Mays. I am Colonel Your Obt. SErvant (Signed) O Brown Col. and Asst. Commissioner Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl 3.V. 547. Richmond Va. April 4th 1866. Merrell Lieut. H.S. Superintendent Lieutenant, I have the honor to enclose order for transportation No 484, to cover your request dated April 3rd. Please acknowledge receipts. By Order of Col. O. Brown Assistant Commissioner (Sgd.) James A. Bates Captain & A.A.A.G. (1 Enclosure) Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl.
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