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278 I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to call upon you for an early reply to the following inquiries in order to make a report called for by Congress.- viz: 1st The amount of land included in the Government Farms, so called, in charge of the Bureau in the year 1865- and the value of crops raised thereon. 2. The number of buildings occupied by the Bureau on the 1st day of September 1865. 3. The amount of rent claimed for all lands and buildings previously occupied up to April 1st 1866, by the owners or pretended owners thereof 4th The value of personal property, if any, seized and applied to the uses of the Bureau.- I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. (Sdg.) James A. Bates Bvt. Lt. Col. & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.930.) Richmond Va. June 8th 1866 Barnes Captain Stuart A.Q.M. & Supt (Same as 4.V.929.) (4.V.931.) Richmond Va. June 8th 1866 Flagg Captain A.S. A.Q.M. & Supt Captain (Same as 4.V.929.) Copy sent to 2nd & 5th Dists. (4.V.932.) Richmond Va. June 9th 1866. Armstrong General S.C. Supt. 9th Dist. Va. General The Asst Commissioner directs that Juline Banks and other Freedmen tenants of Nicholas White be protected in their rights under their leases or contracts from said White.- Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. (Sdg.) James A. Bates Bvt. Lt. Col. & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. 279 (4.V.933.) Richmond Va. June 9th 1866. James Bvt. Brig Genl W.L. Chief Q.M.Dept. Va. General, I have the honor most respectfully to request that I may be furnished with the following information at as early a period as possible- viz: The estimated cost of transportation furnished on requisitions or orders from this Bureau, from the date of its organization to 1st of April 1866.- specifying what share of the same was for Refugees for Freedmen, and for Officers, Soldiers and Civilians connected with the Bureau.- I am General Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servant (Signed.) O.Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.934.) Richmond Va. June 9th 1866. Sweeney Lieut A.B. 8th V.R.C. Lieut. I am directed by the Asst. Commissioner to enclose transportation tickets to cover your requests of June 6th 1866. Please acknowledge receipt. (6 Enclosures) I am Lieut. Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. (Sgd.) James A. Bates Bvt. Lt. Col. & A.A.A.Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.Genl. (4.V.935.) Richmond Va. June 9th 1866. Butts Mr. Frank A. Sir You are hereby appointed Asst. Superintendent, Bureau R.F. and A.L. for King William Co. Va. with Hd. Quarters at King William Court House, relieving 1st Lt. John C. Chance V.R.C. who will turn over to you all books, papers and other property belonging to the Bureau. On arriving at your Station you will at once report by letter to Genl S.C. Armstrong Supt. 9th Dist. Fort Monroe Va. for instructions. By Order of Maj. General A.H. Terry
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