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Bureau R. F. and A. Lands.
Head Quarters 5th Sub-Dist. Va.
Hampton, Va. Dec. 8. 1868.

Special Orders No. 3.}
II. So far as any jurisdiction of this Bureau extends over it, the property of W. Hope consisting of a tract of land situated in County of Elizabeth City, Va. is restored to him with all the rights and privileges of ownership, subject to the requirements of Par. 8, Cir. No. 15, Series 1865, War Dept. Bureau R. F. & A. L. and upon the following conditions. Viz: -

1st The property will be turned over to S. W. Armstead upon the expiration of the lease to any third party or parties if any exists. -

2d That nothing in this order be construed as entitling him compensation for damages to the property or to rents which may have accrued. -

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R. F. & A. l. *** RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER JAN 2 1869 [[/stamp]]

S C. Armstrong
Sub-Asst Comr
5th Sub-Dist. Va.