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W. 43. R.F.& A.L. D of P. 1st Vol. 1867.

War Dept Bureau &c
by O. O. Howard
Maj Genl & Com'r

Furnishes official copy of a communication from the Gov of S. Carolina asking the arrest of one Reuben L. Golding for the murder of one Amaziah Payton, the former having fled from justice.

Gives instructions by Endorsement. 

War Department
Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c
Washington
Jany 25 1867.

Assistant Commissioners. Officers and Agents of this Bureau will make every possible exertion to discover and arrest the within named and report the fact to me and Gov Orr, holding the accused till further orders. Requisitions for Further military aid will be made if found necessary upon U S Military Officers not connected with this Bureau. 

O. O. Howard
Maj Genl & Com'r


File
Make official copy for each Superintendent

Copy sent to each Supt. Jany 26th 1867.

[[stamp]]
BUREAU of R.F. & A.L.
[[illegible]] VIRGINIA
JAN 26
1867
[[/stamp]]