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H'd Q'rs Asst. Comr, Dist of Va. Bureau of R.F.& A.L. Richmond, Va, July 16th 1868 Respectfully referred to Wm. P. Austin Sub-Asst. Comr., 8th Sub. Dist, for action. By order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown. Asst. Comr Willet Coulter Bvt. & Capt. U.S.A. A.A.A. Genl. E&M 2d Vol. 31/68 Bureau R.F. and A. Lands Hd. Qrs. S.A.C. 8th Sub Dist Va. Wytheville Va, July 20th 1868. Respectfully returned to the Asst. Comr. disapproved. A like application was reported disapproved Sept. 5th 1867. He can return and live with his Family with safety. There is less danger in living with his family properly than in canvassing the Counties he proposes. To give transportation would not relieve the gov't of the support of the family nor does humanity demand it. I find no authority in existing orders or circulars for approving this request. Wm. P. Austin Sub Asst Comr E&M Vol 4 No 123-page 24