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196 197 from which it appears that the soldier committing the assault has been punished. By Command of Maj Genl Terry (Sgd) Ed. W. Smith A.A.G. Rcd Aug 1865 & Filed O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Richmond Va Aug 9th 1865 States that it is impossible to comply with part of Circular No. 7. and requests permission to issue supplies to destitute Freedmen without the approval required by Circular, No. 7. Endorsed Washington Aug 17th 1865 This letter was submitted to the Hon Sec'y of War who said "It cannot be possible" He will not listen to the suggestion made him and says that the paragraph of Circular No 7 - herein referred to must be obeyed to the letter. By order of Maj Genl Howard (Sgd) J. S. Fullerton A.A.G. H. E. Alvord Capt Asst Supt &c Alexandria Va 2d July 1865 Refer 2 Book Folio 36 Has moved his Hd Qrs to Alexandria. Asks instructions in regard to transfer for Contraband Tax Fund Retd Endorsed Washington Aug 4th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col Balloch Chief accounting and Disbursing officer, for remarks. By order of Maj Gen'l Howard (Sgd) Saml L. Taggard A.A.G. Washington D.C. Aug 4th 1865 Respectfully returned, The instructions given the Quarters Masters & Commissioners at Alexandria relative to the Freedmans Tax of which Capt Alvord complains were given by Genl Howards order. who decided that such money should come to me directly, (Sgd) Geo. W. Balloch Bvt Col. & C.S. Chf Acctg & disbg officer Washington Aug 17th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr &c at Richmond Va for his information By order of Maj. Genl. Howard (Sgd) Saml L. Taggard A.A.G. Rcd Aug 1865 & filed 197 O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Richmond Va 8th Aug 1865 States that rations have heretofore been issued to laborers in the employ of farmers who were unable to find them. Asks if it is proper for Officers of this Bureau to continue this issue Endorsed Washington Aug 16th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col O. Brown Asst Comr for Va. Rations should not be issued by the Officers of this Bureau in such cases as are herein mentioned. and authority to do so will not be given by the Commissioner of the Bureau. By order of Maj Gen'l Howard (Sgd) J. S. Fullerton A.A.G. Rcd Aug 1865 & filed P S Evans A.A.A.G. Richmond Va July 17" 1865 In relation to letter of Mrs Martha B Saunders regarding her House in Norfolk Va. Endorsed Office Supt Dist No. 1. State of Va July 19th 1865 Respectfully referred to Lieut Jno. H. Keatley A.S. R.F. & A.L. who will carefully investigate the case and report the result of such investigation to this office as soon as possible. (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. &c Norfolk Va Aug 14th 1865 Respectfully returned, Vide report forwarded concerning this property (Sgd) Jno. H. Keatley Lt. & &c. &c. &c. Office Supt 1st Dist of Va Aug 16th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col O. Brown and attention invited to endorsement on application of Mrs Saunders which is enclosed in same envelope. (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt &. A.Q.M. &c Rcd Aug 1865. & filed P. S. Evans A.A.A.G. Richmond Va 9th Aug 1865 Calls attention to facts in regard to the non-payment of colored men working for R.R. Co. at Noel's Turn-out_ also to the statement that B. F. Johns had notified persons that if they employed the col'd this discharged the wood cut by them would not be used by the R.R. Co. Orders the
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