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550 of which number "twenty three" (23) were white. The whole number of Scholars "Two thousand eight hundred and eighty one" (2881), with an average attendance of "Eighteen hundred and eighty three" (1883). The number of persons treated for sickness by the Bureau Medical Department during the month was "Four thousand six hundred and eighty one" (4681). The number remaining under treatment August 31. 1868 was "Sixteen hundred and twenty six" (1626). The number of Insane remaining at the end of the month was "Sixty eight" (68). The number of Orphans under charge of the Bureau on the 31 of August 1868 was "Eighty two" (82). I am, General Very respty. Your obt Servt Garrick Mallery Bvt. Col. U.S. Army A.A.A. Genl In absence of the Asst. Comr 113. Bur. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. A. Comr Va Richmond, Va Sept. 29/68. Howard Maj. Genl O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to request transportation from Richmond, Va to St. Louis, Mo. for Walter Woollcott, in consequence of his having tendered his resignation as a Clerk of this Bureau, to date Oct. 15. 1868, which has been accepted. His application is made in accordance with instructions contained in 551 letter of August 10. 1868 from War Dept Bur. &c. I am, General Very respectfully Your obt. Servt. Garrick Mallery Bvt. Col. U.S. Army A.A.A. Genl In absence of the Asst. Comr W. 482, R.F. & A.L. Va/68. 184. Bur. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. A.C. Va Richmond Va Oct. 2d 1868 Howard Maj. Genl O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to enclose herewith "Report of Transportation" issued by this Bureau during the month Of September 1868. I am, General Very repectfully Your obt. Servt Garrick Mallery Bvt. Col. U.S. Army A.A.A. Genl In absence of the Asst. Comr (1 Enclosure) 185. Bur. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. A.C. Va Richmond, Va Oct 2. 1868. Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. Commissioner, General, I have the honor to enclose herewith the following additional report of a Bond of Officers, appointed to establish the need of buildings in accordance with instructions contained in Circular No. 2, Pa. 4, Series 1867. War Dept. Bur. R.F. & A. Lands. viz: