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Captain,
The Bvt. Brig. Genl. Asst. Comr. by authority of the Major General Commissioner directs that you expend one hundred and fifty (150) Dollars in completing the School house at Centreville, Va.

I am, Captain
Very respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Will A. Coulter
Bvt. Capt. U.S. Army
A.A.A. Genl.

H.125. R.F. & A.L. Va/68.

310.
Bur. R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. A. Comr. Va.
Richmond, Va. May 5. 1868.

De Lamater Dr. J.J.
Surg. in Chf. Dist. of Va.
52/99

Sir,
Information from a private source, having been received that you have removed your office, you will officially notify these Hd. Qrs. if such is the case, and continue to do so, in all future movements, in order that official communications for you may be properly addressed.

By command of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr.
Will A. Coulter
Bvt. Capt. U.S. Army
A.A.A. Genl.

311.
Bur. R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. A. Comr. Va.
Richmond, Va. May 5. 1868.

Wilson J.F.
A.S.A. Comr.
57/135

Sir,
The report of Chas. W. McMahon, Freedmen School teacher at Appomattox C.H. in reference to acts of violence committed by the "Ku Klux Klan" and forwarded by you has been received at these Hd. Qrs.  In reply the Bvt. Brig. Genl. Asst. Comr. desires me to say, that you will instruct the freedmen to prepare themselves for their own protection against these lawless acts, and if molested by these, or any other, bands in the manner related, to defend themselves like free men, and the law and the power of this Government will sustain them in their defending their lives and liberties.

These instructions must not be construed to mean that the colored man may offer violent resistance without just provocation or in any manner excite an attack.

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Very respectfully
Will A. Coulter
Bvt. Capt. U.S. Army
A.A.A. Genl.

312.
Bur. R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va.
Richmond, Va. May 6. 1868.

Remington Bvt. Maj. J.H.
S.A. Comr. 1st S. Dist.
92/97

Circular Letter
The attention of Officers and Agents of this Bureau is invited to Circulars No. 3 and 7, Series 1866, from these Head Quarters, with which they will strictly comply.

By order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr.
Will A. Coulter
Bvt. Capt. U.S. Army
A.A.A. Genl.

Copy sent to Capt. White &c & each S.A.C, Bur. &c.

313.
Bur. R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va.
Richmond, Va. May 7. 1868.

Moulden Mortimer
A.S.A. Comr. (Thro. Hd. Qrs. 1. S.D.).
29/

Sir,
I am instructed by the Bvt. Brig. Genl. Asst. Comr. to direct you to take immediate steps to prevent the colored men of your Division from being intimidated and frightened from the polls on election day. Your attention is invited to "Circular No. 9", Series of 1867, from these Head Quarters, with which you will conform.

In conclusion I am instructed to say, that prompt action is necessary and expected of you in this matter.

Very respectfully
Will A. Coulter
Bvt. Capt. U.S. Army
A.A.A. Genl.

M.141. R.F. & A.L. Va/68.

314.
Bur. R. F. & A. L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va.
Richmond, Va. May 7. 1868.

Remington Bvt. Maj. J.H.
Sub. Asst. Comr.
97/100

Major
I am directed by the Bvt. Brig. Genl. Asst. Comr. to acknowledge