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H'd Q'rs Asst. Com'r, Dist. Va. Bureau of R. F. & A. L. Richmond, Va. July 31st 1868 Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard, Com'r., with the request that Capt. W. F. Lynch Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S.A., be relieved from duty in Virginia, and Watkins James, appointed an Agent of the Bureau, to take his place at a salary of $100.00 per month, to date from date of taking the required oath. O Brown Bvt Brig Genl. Vols. Asst Com'r. E&M 2nd Vol. 69/68 War Dept Bureau R F & A L Washington Aug 13th 1868 Respectfully returned with official copy of appointment. Mr. James has been directed to report to the Asst Comr. Virginia by letter from Woodstock By order of Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard E. W. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER AUG 14 1868[[/stamp]] Send James copy of oath and order him to relieve Lynch