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Wrapper War Dept. Bu. R.F. and A.L. Washington January 22, 1867 Respectfully returned to Maj Genl J W Schofield Asst COmr of Va. who is hereby authorized to dispose of this propery under the Bureau Law. The sale to be made by a bonded officer and the proceeds properly reported. By order of Maj. Gen Howard sig A.P. Kitchum AAA Genl EB 243 Vol 12 Respectfully returned. Nothing in the above endorsement prevents the sale in the manner requested by the Asst Commr. (sig) O O Howard Maj Genl Jany 26/ 1867 Bu R.F. and A.L. Hd Qrs Asst Comr D of P Richmond VA Jany 25 /67 Resptfy returned to Maj Gen O O Howard Commr. The authority desired by the undersigned was to sell the property for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to the persons for the purpose named. The endorsement of the Commr is understood as authorizing the sale at public auction to the highest bidder. Sig J.M. Schofield Bt Maj Genl Asst Comr E+M 1 vol 58 Rcd back Jany 30 Bu R F and AL D of P. Wrapper Orders and Co. 20 1867 Re. 13, vol 8 /67 D1 R F and AL Dp of Pot. 1 v 67 Hd. Qrs Dpt of Pot. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Richmond Va Jany 30 1867 Respty referred to Bt Maj Geo Q White Chf Q.M. and F.A. &c who is authorized to turn over the buildings to the parties and at the price named By order of Bt maj Gen Schofield Asst Comr O. Brown A.A.A.G. E+M 1 v 68 A True copy Geo S Waite Bvt Maj and A.S.M.