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I am, Colonel
Your Obedt. Servant
(Sgd.) O. Brown
Brvt. Brig Genl. & Asst. Commissioner

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.
[[note]] Compared to CS 22 May /67 [[/note]]

(4.V.742.)
Richmond Va.  May 11th 1866.

Vaughn  Mr. John H. De
Asst. Assessor Int. Rev.
Culpepper C.H. Va.
Sir
The Asst Commissioner directs me to inform you that, Lieut W.S. Chase, Asst. Superintendant, Culpepper C.H. will not be relieved from duty at that place.
Very Respectfully,
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A.Genl.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

(4.V.743.)
Richmond Va.  May 11th 1866.

Wood  Mr. W.E.
Norfolk Va.
Sir
Your communication of May 9th was duly received.  In reply the Asst Commissioner directs me to inform you that your land was retained under the provisions of Circular 20, Series 1865, War Department, Bureau R.F. and A.L. a copy of which is Enclosed.
(1 Enclosure)
I am Sir
Yours Respectfully
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A.Genl.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

(4.V.744.)
Richmond Va. May 11th 1866.

Crandon  Bvt. Major T.F.P. Crandon
A.Q.M. and Supt.
Major
I have the honor to enclose transportation to cover your request dated 10th May 1866.
Please acknowledge receipt. 
(1 Enclosure)
By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
(Sgd.) James A. Bates
Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A.Genl.
per C.S.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

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(4.V.745.)
Richmond Va. May 11th 1866

Armstrong  General S.C.
Superintendent
Sir
I have the  honor to enclose orders for transportation Nos. 573, 574 and 575 as requested in you communication dated May 1st.  We have been waiting for approved orders for transportation from Washington, they have not arrived, and the transportation to Washington D.C. and New Berne N.C. requested May 1st cannot be furnished in consequence. Please acknowledge receipt.
(3 Enclosures)
By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
James A. Bates
Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A.Genl. 
per C.S.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.  

(4.V.746.)
Richmond Va May 11th 1866.

Armstrong, General S.C.
Superintendent
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose order for transportation No. 579 as requests in you communication dated May 3rd.  We are unable to furnish the transportation requested in above letter to Georgetown D.C. and Pittsburg Penna. not having received approved orders from Washington D.C.
Please acknowledge receipt.
(1 Enclosure)
By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
James A. Bates
Bvt Major and A.A.A.Genl. 
per C.S.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

(4.V.747.)
Richmond Va. May 11th 1866.

Armstrong  General S.C.
Superintendent
General,
I have the honor to enclose orders for transportation No. 576, 577 and 578, as requested in your communication dated 7th May.  Transportation to New Berne N.C., Beaufort S.C., Washington D.C., Mt. Vernon Knox Co. Ohio, Pittsburg Pa. and to Baltimore Md. requested in above letter cannot be furnished until we receive approved orders from Washington.
(3 enclosures)
Please acknowledge receipt.
By Order of Bvt Brig. Gen. O. Brown
James A. Bates Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A.Genl. 
per C.S.

Official. 
Garrick Mallery
A.A.A.Genl.

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