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310 in the representation that Captain Austin refused to allow those to remain who are willing to lease from Mr. Taylor, and to whom Mr. Taylor is willing to lease. I can only express my surprise that the Commissioner who has given credence to such representation, or to the report that unnecessary harsh measures were being resorted to to carry out the decision of the Bureau- It may be inferred from your Statement that "no harsh measures were authorized" to remove the freedmen from the Taylor farm, that it was not intended by the Commissioner that they be removed at all unless they would go voluntarily. If this is the policy if the Bureau I respectfully request to be so informed. Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt (Signed) J.M. Schofield Bvt: Maj: Genl U.S.A. Assistant Commissioner Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (3. Vol Folio 240) Richmond Va December 4th 1866 Howard Major General O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to transmit herewith, an estimate of Rations required for issue to destitute Refugees and Freedmen in this Department during the month of December 1866. for approval- I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt J.M. Schofield Bvt: Maj: Genl: U.S.A. Assistant Commissioner Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (1 Enclosure) Estimate of Rations required for issue to Sick in Hospital and to destitute Refugees and Freedmen in the Department of the Potomac for the month of December 1866. Number of Rations required Thirty two thousand (32000) J.M.Schofield Bvt Maj: Genl U.S.A. Asst. Commr 311 (3.Vol. Folio. 242) Richmond Va December 4th 1866 Howard Major General O.O. Commissioner- General- I have the honor to enclose the following consolidated reports for the month of October- No. 2- Report of Persons &c hired. No 8- Reports of Persons &c discharged I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt Signed J.M. Schofield Bvt: Maj: Gen: U.S.A. Asst Commr Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (2 Enclosures) (2.Vol Folio 243) Richmond Va December 7th 1866 Howard Major General O.O. Commissioner- General- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of sixty (60) Copies each of Cir 11 and 12- Claim Division, C.S. War Dept: Bureau R. F. and A. Lands- I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt. Sevt- J.M. Schofield Bvt: Maj: Genl: USA Asst. Comr Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. (2 Vol. Folio 244) Richmond Va December 8th 1866 Howard Maj Genl. O.O. Commissioner Bureau R F and A.L Washington D.C. General- I desire to give you the facts, so far as they are now known of an important case now before me, and which may very likely be brought before the President. A freedman named William Medley, was shot and killed by Dr James L Watson, a
