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80. government of all concerned. As an officer of the United States Army, commanding the Military Department which includes the State of Virginia, and Asst. Commissioner of the Freedmens Bureau for the same Department, my duty requires me to decline compliance with the writ of your Honorable Court; and I do therefore respectfully decline to produce the body of the said James L. Watson. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant (Signed.) J.W. Schofield Asst. Commissioner. Official Copy Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. 5. V. 1489. December 20th 1866. Lacey Capt. R.S. Supt. 7th Dist. Captain, At the time George Pleasant enlisted the U.S. was only paying $300.00/100 Bounty for three years service as follows, one third on muster into service, one third on the expiration of eighteen months, and one third at end of three years. A soldier is only entitled to such installments of this Bounty, as have become due at the time of leaving the service. There may be back pay due — I enclose form of application, and instructions from Bureau Hd: Qrs: relative to claims. The application must be sworn to before a Notary Public, and his signature certified to by Clerk of Court. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant (signed) O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl Vols: and A.A.A. Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. (10 Enclosures) 5. V. 1490. December 20th 1866. Stone Bvt: Maj: J.R. Supt. Major, The Asst. Comr desires to be informed, 81. whether or not, the judgement in the case of Edmond Gillam, cold. vs. George W. Johnson, white, reported by Lt. F.M. Kimball, Asst. Supt., under date of 12th Decr. has been executed. I am Major Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant (signed) O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. A.A.A. Genl Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. 5.V.1491. December 20th 1866. Armstrong Genl. S.C. Supt. General, Please inform me how many freedmen, in your District, are on Farms (that have been restored to their owners) and have not the consent of the owners to remain another year? Also the number of Farms now held by the Government. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. (signed) O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. A.A.A. Genl. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. 5.V.1492. (Telegram) Dec. 21st 1866. Lacey Capt. R.S. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Lynchburg, Va. Have Lieut. Wodell take charge of your office. (signed) O. Brown Bvt Brig Genl. Vols. A.A.A.G. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A. Genl. 5.V.1493. Dec. 21st 1866. Tukey F.S. Esq. Staunton, Va. Dear Sir, Will you accept the position of