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78 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 79 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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