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200 (4.V.713.) Richmond Va. May 2nd 1866 Merrell Mr. H.S. Supt. 3rd Dist. Sir I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to enquire by what authority Lieut. Cook Asst. Supt. issues rations to "persons working on farms in anticipation of a crop." Very Respectfully (Sgd.) James A. Bates Bvt. Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.714.) Richmond Va. May 3rd 1866 Merrell Lieut. H.S. Supt. 3rd Dist. Lt. The Asst Commissioner directs that you return to this office the papers of Walter Gwynn referred to you Dec. 30th 1865, with your action endorsed thereon. Respectfully (sgd) James A. Bates Bvt. Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.715.) Richmond Va. May 3rd 1866. Johnson Major James Supt. 10th Dist. Major The Asst. Commissioner directs that you will see that the necessary rations are sent to the freedmen Michael and his wife Nancy until such time as the County can provide for them. These persons are living at Spring Grove, Westmoreland Co. Va. Very Respectfully (sgd) James A. Bates Bvt Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.716.) Richmond Va. May 3rd 1866 Flagg Capt. A.S. A.Q.M. and Supt. Captain, I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation No 567, to cover your request dated April 25th 201 Please acknowledge receipt. (1 enclosure) By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown (Sgd.) James A. Bates Bvt. Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.717.) Richmond Va. May 3rd 1866. Backus Truman J. Asst. Sec. Am. Bab. Home Miss. Soc. 132 Nassau St. New York Sir I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation No 568 to cover your request dated 27th April 1866. Please acknowledge receipt. (1 enclosure) By Order of Bvt. Brig. Gen. O. Brown (sgd) James A. Bates Bvt Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.718.) Richmond Va. May 3rd 1866. Armstrong General S.C. Superintendent. Sir Proof of Title is required to complete the papers in the case of W.H. Morris, Moss. H. Armistead, Wm J. Wright and Thomas Hume, who apply for the undivided half of the Chesapeake College. By order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O Brown (Sgd.) James A. Bates Bvt Maj. and A.A.A. Genl. Official. Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (4.V.719.) Richmond Va. May 5th 1866. Stevenson Lieut. L.W. Thro Capt. R.S. Lacey A.Q.M. and Supt. Asst. Supt. Lieut. The Asst. Commissioner desires me to inform you that owing to the low state of Bureau Funds, your request to employ counsel for Freedmen cannot be approved. I am Lieut Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
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