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160 the way of a successful administration of the affairs of the Bureau, if any exists, and take proper measures to remove them. Having complied with above instructions you will make full and complete report to this office. By Order of Col. O. Brown Asst. Commissioner &c. (Sgd.) James A. Bales Capt. & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.604) Richmond Va. April 11th 1866 Steadman Maj. General General I have the honor to report that it will in my opinion be necessary to furnish rations and assistance to the freedmen until another crop shall be harvested. The necessity for furnishing such assistance at present exists on account of the inability in some cases and disinclination in others of the civil authorities to care for the poor and indigents among the freedmen. The operations of the Bureau have not been to any extent opposed or aided by the white people. The assistance that has been rendered has been from the better class of citizens. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (Signed) O Brown Col. and Asst. Commissioner Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4V.605.) Richmond Va. April 11th 1866 Bartlett Mr. James Worcester Sir The Asst. Commissioner directs me to say that everything possible will be done to secure the payment of your bill, but if it cannot be done, you must look to Col Kinsman who is responsible for its payment Very Respectfully (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.606) Richmond Va. April 11th 1866. Armstrong, General S.C. Supt. 9th Dist. General 161 The Asst. Commissioner directs that you assign the Butler School House with Furniture Books &c to the American Missionary Association for the education of freemen. The property will be turned over to Rev. George Whipple or any one whom he may designate to receive it for the purpose above named. Respectfully (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt. & A.A.A.Genl Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl (4V.607) Richmond Va. April 11th 1866 Whipple Rev. George 76061 John St. New York Sir I am directed by Col. O. Brown to forward you an official copy of the letter this day sent General Armstrong relative to the Butler School House. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (Sgd.) James A. Bates Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.608.) Richmond, Va. April 11th 1866. Flagg, Capt. A.S. A.Q.M. and Supt. 1st Dist. Captain The Asst. Commissioner directs that you instruct Lieut. George H. French Asst. Supt. that he has no authority to take fire-arms away from the Freedman. That he will aid the Civil Authorities to the utmost in restoring order and that he not the civil authority will enforce the vagrant law if it is absolutely necessary. I am Captain Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (Sgd.) James A. Bates Capt & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.609) Richmond Va. April 11th 1866. Steadman General General I have the honor to inform you that transportation is furnished only to persons dependent on the government
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