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Hannah N Petty
Norfolk Va
May 2d 1865
Refer 2 Book Folio 83

Retd Endorsed
Fort Monroe Va Aug 7th 1865
Respectfully referred to Lieut Jno H Keatley A.S.R. F& A.L. Norfolk Va and attention called to Col Brown's Endorsement.
(Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt A.Q.M. &c

Norfolk Va Aug 14th 1865
Respectfully returned with the information that the facts of Mrs Petty's leaving Norfolk is true. that she went within the lines of the enemy and remained there during the entire rebellion. She has taken the oath of Allegiance. There is no evidence that she was loyal during the rebellion.
(Sgd) Jno H Keatley Lt &c

Office Supt 1st Dist of Va August 16th 1865
Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Comr of Va and attentnion invited to endorsement of Lt Keatley.  (Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt A.Q.M. &c

Richmond Va 22d Aug 1865
Restored to owner by Special order No 34 from these Head Qrs of date 19th August 1865.
Recd 22d Aug & filed

Wm Silvey 
Spl Ag't Treas'y Dept 
Alexandria Va
Aug 10th 1865

Encloses copy of letter written to Col Brown on the 1st inst.
Endorsed Washington Aug 17" 1865
Respectfully referred to Col O. Brown Asst Com'r &c at Richmond Va. who if he deems it advisable to secure the services of Mr Silvey at Alexandria will appoint him at a stated salary and give him the proper papers. Mr Silvey would be of considerable service at Alexandria but scarcely elsewhere.
By order of Maj Genl. Howard  (Sgd) Saml L. Taggard A.A.G.
Rcd Aug 1865 & filed

Nat Russell Cold
Statement
2d Aug 1865
Refer 2 Book Folio 61

Makes complaint that he was arrested on the charge of robbing. confined in prison three days and released. Claims to have been robbed by the Provost Guard. Case brought before Capt J B Hager Pro Mar 1st Dist - who refused to 

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entertain the charge of maltreatment.

Returned Endorsed 
Richmond Va Aug 3d 1865
Respectfully referred to Lieut Col. A. Ordway Pro Mar Gen'l Dept of Va for investigation and report. This paper to be returned with report.
By Command of Maj Genl Tiny   
(Sgd) Ed. W. Smith A.A.G.

Richmond Va Aug 4 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt W.W. Beckwith Pro Mar Dist of Henrico for compliance with endorsement from Head Qrs Dept of Va dated Aug 3d 1865
(Sgd) Albert Ordway Lt Col 24" Mass Vols Infy Pro Mar Gen

Richmond Va Aug 5th 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt E A Elsworth Provost Marshal of the Dist in which the affair &c occured - for investigation and report.
By command of Bvt Maj Genl Horner (Sgd) WW Beckwith Capt & Asst P.M.

Richmond Va Aug 12th 1865
Bvt Capt EA Ellsworth USA Pro Mar 1st Dist reports investigation of case of Nat Russell Agst Benj Ayers Serg't 14" U.S. Inf'y &c
Refer to file

Richmond Va Aug 14 1865
Respectfully returned to Col Ordway P.M.G. Dept of Va with the report of Capt E A Ellsworth P.M. 1st Dist City of Richmond.
By Command of Brt Maj Gen Howard (Sgd) W.W. Beckwith Capt & Asst. P.M.

Richmond Va Aug 15" 1865
Respectfully returned with reference to enclosed report of Capt E.A. Ellsworth Provost Marshal 1st Dist Richmond Va.  (Sgd) Albert Ordway Lt Col &c & Pro Mar Gen

Richmond Va Aug 17, 1865
Respectfully returned to Col O. Brown Asst Comr Bureau of R.F. & A.L. and attention invited to enclosed report of Brvt Capt E A Ellsworth Provost Marshal

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