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Bureau R.F. and A.L. 
Hd. Qs. 5th Sub Dist Va. 
Fort Monroe May 21st/68

Bvt. Brig Genl O Brown 
Asst. Comr

General: 
I have the honor to state that the limited business of the Bureau in the counties of York and James City does not, in my opinion, require the appointment of a Bureau officer vice Massey, resigned, and would respectfully recommend that the care of the said counties be given to this office. I would, however, beg leave to withdraw the above recommendation and request the appointment of an agent or officer vice Massey should I not be authorized to charge the Bureau with the extra expense