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Communication. I addressed a letter to his Excellency the Governor, of which the enclosed is a copy. I have heard that he will probably advise against the place on the ground that their legislature will soon come together and things are well enough at present as they now are. I will report the reply promptly when received. 

Yours Very Respty
(Sgd) O. Brown. 
Col & Asst Comr

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(125)   Sept. 12. 1865
Howard Maj Genl O.O. 
Commissioner &c.

General
I have the honor to enclose the report on the property of Armistead T Rust of Loudon Co. Va. called for in communication of 29th ult. from your Head Quarters. 

Yours Very Respectfully
(Sgd) O. Brown.
Col & Asst Comr

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(126) Sept 13. 1865
Howard Comm Genl O.O. 
Commissioner &c.

General
The following telegram has been received.
 
"Christiansburg, Va. Sept 30 1865 My Mother is dying and I wish a furlough for thirty days. I can leave my business

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in reliable hands. Please answer. 

B. C Carter
Capt & A.Q.M."

Can he have leave.

(Sgd)  O. Brown 
Col & Asst Comr.

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(127)  Sept. 13th 1865
Howard Maj Genl O.O. 
Commissioner &c.

General 
I have the honor to enclose report of schools for July in the 2nd 4th & 7th Districts. Schools in the 1st 3rd 5th 6th & 8th districts are reported closed for vacation. Teachers gone north. 

Very Respectfully
Yours &c.
O. Brown. 
Col & Asst Comr

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

(128) Sept. 15th 1865
Howard Maj Genl O.O. 
Commissioner &c.

General
I have the honor to forward herewith a requisition by Captain C B. Wilder A.Q.M. &c. It was impossible for me foresee that these articles would be required at the time I made my quarterly estimate. 

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Srvt
(Sgd) O. Brown. 
Col & Asst Comr

Official
J.A. Bates
A.A.A.G.

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