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12 Freedmen &c. who will investigate and report - If these charges against this officer are true, charges should be preferred against him at once. Rd 28 June and Forwd 29 June 1865. Statement of Charles Parker col'd Richmond Va 26th June 1865 Was driven from the farm on which he lived by the some of his former owner - Vegetables that he planted on a piece of land given him by his old master (deceased), were sold by the some - Parker asks for simple justice - gives the names of several witnesses - Endorsed H'd Q'rs Bureau Ref. Freemen &c Richmond Va 29 June 1865 Respectfully referred, to Lt H.S. Merrell, Supt Refugees, Freedmen &c. This man under the Presidents proclamation was free, and was entitled to the fruits of his labor - Take the case before the Provost Court - R'd 28 June & For'd 29 June 1865, Rowland and Bros Norfolk Va 26 June 1865 In relation to their wharf, in possession of the govt. since 29 May 1863. Endorsed H' Q'rs Bureau R.F &c Richmond Va 29 Jue 1865 Respty Ref'd to Capt A.S. Flagg AQM &c - with the recommendation that this property be given up, and the property known as Newton's Wharf taken in its place - R'd 29 June & forw'd 29 June 1865- H.M. Chaplain Atty at Law Norfolk, Va 26th June 1865. Refer 2 Book 54 13. Wishes to know where he can collect the reserved bounty of a discharged soldier - Reserved under Genl orders No 90, H'd Q'rs Dept Va & N.C. Endorsed. Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl Howard, Commissioner &c - this sum forms part of the Recruiting Fund - will you please inform me whether on such applications this fund is to be given up - R'd 29 June & for'd 29 June 1865. A.E. Etheredge Portsmouth, Va June 25th 1865 Application for the return of his farm. Endorsed. Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r - The applicant Alexander E. Etheredge exhibited to me an official copy of the oath of allegiance Number 63, dated June 6th 1865, subscribed to by him before W.H. Barry Clerk of U.S District Court, Portsmouth Va - The farm is fully planted with Corn. School has been taught in the house by Miss B. Harper but it is now in vacation Your obt Servt Thos. P. Jackson Asst Supt H'd Q'rs Bureau R.F. &c Richmond Va, 29th June 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt A.S. Flagg A.Q.M and Supt Refugees &c - Is the farm rented? Will the interest of the colored men suffer if it is restored to its owner - R'd 29 June & Forw'd 29 June/65
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