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Saml V Watkins 
Petersburg Va 
Sept 19th 1865
3. B. 80,

Requests that possession be given him of wood cut upon his land. by military authorities.
Endorsed
 
Petersburg Va Sept 19th 1865 
Respectfully referred to Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner. This wood is included in all wood, Barracks, &c. turned over to me, by the Maj Genl Com'd'g
I am now, fast as possible, hauling the wood to City Point, and piling for future use, 
(Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & AQM &c

Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865 
Respectfully returned to Captain Stuart Barnes Supt &c_ If the applicant has an order from Gen'l Hartsuff restoring the property you will obey it, (Sgd) O, Brown Col & Asst Comr

Rcd & Retd Sept 20" 1865


J. D. Harris 
A.A. Surg, 
Richmond Va 
Sept 20th 1865

Requests permanent detail of Guards and attendants. 
Endorsed
 
Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865 
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr &c. approved. These men are an absolute necessity. There is a large am't of property to guard - and take charge of - as the present guard are to be relieved - there will be no safety to Hospital property - or horses until a guard is supplied. The attendants is also absolutely necessary. 
(Sgd) J. J. De Lamater Surg U.S.V. Chf Med Offr

Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865 
This hospital is in Lieut Merrell's. District.
He will apply for the detail of what guards are necessary.
By oder of Col. O. Brown 
(Sgd) H. B. Scott Ins Genl

Rcd Sept 20" & Retd 21st 1865


William Lamb
Providence R.I.
Sept 12th 1865

Requests instructions as to what course to pursue to recover property situated in Norfolk Va, Now in possession of Bureau R,F,&,A,L,
Endorsed
 
Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Bureau of Refugees &c for report,
By Command of Maj Genl Terry. 
(Sgd) Ed. W. Smith A.A.G.

Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865
Respectfully returned with a copy of Gen order No. 19, giving the desired information,  
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr

Rcd 20th & Retd 21st Sept 1865


H. S. Merrell
Lieut & Supt &c
Richmond Va 
Sept 2d 1865
Refer 2. B. 324.

Returned Endorsed 
Richmond Va Sept 17th 1865
Respectfully returned. If these officers are properly on duty in this city no order is required. If not properly detailed this communication should show the facts,
By Command of Maj Genl Terry  
(Sgd) A. Terry A.A.G.

Richmond Va Sept 21st 1865
Respectfully returned attention invited to above indorsement,
By order of Col. O. Brown 
(Sgd) H. B. Scott Ins' Gen'l

Rcd & Fowd Sept 21st 1865


H. F. Harrison
& others (col'd)
Amelia Coy Va
Refer 2. B. 296.

Returned Endorsed
Washington D.C. Sept 18 1865
Respectfully returned to Colonel, O, Brown Asst Comr &c. Richmond Va. Rations may be issued to Freedmen and a lien taken upon the crops when necessary. but from the report of Provost Marshal Redlin it may not be necessary in these cases. 
By order of Maj Genl Howard 
(Sgd) Max. Woodhull A,A,G,

Richmond Va Sept 20th 1865
Respectfully returned. The lateness of the season and the advanced condition of the crops will render it unnecessary to issue rations taking a lien on the crops.
By order of Col, O, Brown 
(Sgd) H, B, Scott Ins Genl

Rcd & Fowd Sept 20th 1865

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