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418 (2. Vol. 184.) September 14th 1867. Howard Maj. Gen. O.O. Commissioner, General, In reply to your communication of the 13th, inst., I have the honor to state that my "July report" was delayed on account of my absence from Richmond, but was forwarded to the Commissioner on the 9th inst. I am, General Very respectfully Your obt. Servant O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl Vols. Asst. Comr (2. Vol. 185). September 14th 1867. Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to request that the appointment of Mr. John B. Cooper, as Clerk in this Bureau be cancelled, to date from September 18th, 1867, his services being no longer required after that date. I am, General Very respectfully Your obt. Servant O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl Vols. Asst. Comr (2. Vol. 186.) September 16th 1867. Howard Maj. Gen. O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to enclose herewith vouchers with application for the retained bounty of Stephen Davis, Co E., 37th U.S.C. Tps, amount $100. 419 I am, General Very respty. Your obt. Servant O Brown Bvt. Brig. Gen. Vols. Asst. Comr (3 Enclosures.) (2. Vol. 187). September 16th 1867. Howard Maj. Genl O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to enclose herewith request of "changes in Officers and Civilians" on duty in this Bureau, for the month of August 1867- I am, General Very respecty Your obt. Servant O Brown But. Brig. Gen. Vols. Asst. Comr (1 Enclosure) (2 Vol. 188) September 18th 1867. Howard Maj. Gen. O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of G.O. No. 86 Hd Qrs. of the army, also Circular Letter of Sept. 13th from your Head Qrs. After conference with General J.M. Schofield, it is decided that a large reduction can be made of clerks and employees on the 20th inst. Nearly all officers and agents of the Bureau in the District are on registration duty. Many of these can be relieved after the completion of such duty. General Schofield will write the Adj. Genl of the Army, in regard to the retention of officers and Agents under Genl O. No 86. I am, very respectfully, Your obt. Servt. O Brown Bvt. Brig. Gen. Vols. Asst. Comr
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