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confession abandoned by applicant, and I think his culpability was augmented by coming within our lines and refusing to return to his allegiance while here.

(Sgd) A S Flagg Capt & AQM &c

Richmond Va Sept 10th 1865

Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O. O. Howard Commissioner &c for instructions.
Sgd) O, Brown Col & Asst Comr
Rcd 10th Sept & Fowd 11th 1865


F. H. Smith
Baltimore Md
9th Sept 1865

In relation to his acct, Says that he has drawn on Col Brown at sight for the amount of his claim.
Endorsed

Richmond Va Sept 11th 1865

Respectfully returned to F. H. Smith and his attention invited to the following telegram sent to Capt A. S. Flagg.

September 11th 1865

Captain A. S. Flagg
Supt Freedmens Bureau
Norfolk Va

You will please pay the account of F H Smith from the funds received by you on the Eastern Shore. 

This fund [[strikethrough]] has [[/strikethrough]] has been known as the Civil Fund.

(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr
By Command of Col O Brown
(Sgd) C. H. Coxe A.A.A.G.
Rcd & Retd Sept 11th 1865


George R Wilson
Norfolk Va
June 8th 1865

Application for release of property in Norfolk Va
Endorsed

Washington Sept 7th 1865

Respectfully referred to Col O. Brown Asst Comr Richmond Va. who is authorized to restore the within property. If leased from the Government, lessees will be allowed to retain possession until expiration of their leases. Nothing in the order of restoration to be construed as giving any claim for rents or damages.

By order of Maj Genl O. O. Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler, A.A.G.
Rcd Sept 9th 1865 & Filed

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This Property was restored by Special order No 51 Par - dated Hd Qrs Asst Comr Ste of Va Richd Va Sept 9th 1865.


Mrs F. H. [[Rand? Rant?]]
Portsmouth Va
July 24th 1865
Refer 2. B. 238.

Returned Endorsed
Washington Sept 1st 1865

Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr with authority to restore the within described property

By order of Maj Genl O. O. Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G.
Recd Sept 6th 1865 & Filed 

This property was restored by S.O. No 48 Par 1 dated Hd Qrs Asst Comr Ste of Va Richmond Va Sept 6th 1865


Mrs P. J. Collins
City Point Va
Aug 29th 1865
Refer 2. B. 260.

Returned Endorsed
Washington Sept 5th 1865

Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr. Richmond Va. with authority to turn over the property, so far as the jurisdiction of this Bureau extends over it.

By order of Maj Genl O. O. Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G.
Rcd Sept 8th 1865. & Filed 

This property was restored by S.O. No. 50. dated Hd Qrs Asst Com Ste of Va. Richmond Va. Sept 8th 1865.


N B Webster
Portsmouth Va
26th Aug 1865
Refer 2. B. 258.

Returned Endorsed
Washington Sept 5th 1865

Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr. Richmond Va. Mr Webster's remedy must be through the courts.

This Bureau cannot adjudicate upon the case.

By order of Maj Genl O. O. Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G.
Rcd Sept 8th 1865 & Filed

The above information was embodied in a letter to Mr Webster dated Sept 8th 1865 


Thomas Burke
1st Lt & Pro. Mar.
Bowling Green Va
Sept 3rd 1865

Returned Endorsed
Richmond Va Sept 11th 1865

Respectfully returned, with an order for the

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