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Staunton Oct 10th 1865 Col: O Brown Asst Commr Bur R F & A L Sir I enclose the memorial of Mrs. Clara W. Skinner and the instructions thereon of Major Genl Howard. I doubt not you will find pleasure in issuing your orders in conformity therewith for the restoration to Mrs. Skinner of her house & lot in Norfolk City. I will authorize some friend of hers in Norfolk to call at the Office of the Freedmen Bureau in that City and receive possession for her Very Respectfully James H. Skinner