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Bureau R.F.&A.L. Hed. Qrs. Asst. Comm. State of Va. Richmond Oct 19. 1865 Respectfully for'd to Maj Genl Howard Com'r &c for instructions. The farms to which Capt Flagg refers are abandoned farms and will be returned to their owners as soon as the crops are gathered. (sd) O. Brown Col & Asst. Comm'r Official Max Woodhull AAG War Department Bureau of Refugees &c Washington Oct 23. 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. G.W. Balloch C.S. Chf. Acctg. & Disbursing Officer for examination & remarks by order of Maj Genl. Howard (sd) Max. Woodhull Asst Adjt. Genl. War Department Bureau of Refugees &c Washington Oct 26. 1865 Respectfully returned. I should approve this request of Capt Flagg in both of these cases. (sd) Geo. W Balloch Bvt Col & CS Chf A&D. Officer