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394 Under a similar application this property had already been restored. See page. 383. [[left margin]] J. J. Ferres Chaplain & Supt &c Alexandria Va Sept 22d 1865 [[/left margin]] transmits statement of several colored persons residents of Fauquier Co Va. desiring the procuration of rights of property reverting to them by virtue of Will of former owner. - States that many Freedmen are making complaints of the conduct of the officers in charge of Freedmens affairs in Fauquier Co. Endorsed Richmond Va Sept 25th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt Bohonon who will make a thorough investigation into the complaints herein made and take such steps as the case may require. Should the parties making the statements with be needed as witnesses application should be made to Chaplain Ferrer for them. Should it be found that the Ass Supt for Fauquier Co neglects his duty and fails to protect the Freedmen in their rights he will be reported here with the facts sustaining the charges. Prompt action in this matter is required. By order of Col. O. Brown Recd & Refd Sept 15" 1865. (Sgd) H B. Scott Lt Col & Ins Genl [[left margin]] Edith Hodges Norfolk Va Sept 19" 1865 3.V.Page 230 [[/left margin]] applies for restoration of property near Portsmouth Va called "Oak Grove" Endorsed Norfolk Va Sept 20th 1865 Respectfully forwarded. This property was occupied by the Military as a camp and was transferred to the Bureau by Capt Dudley A Q M. The tents formerly occupied by the Soldiers are now occupied by a large number of Freedmen 395 many of whom are to pay rent to the Bureau. There is also a soup house erected on the ground which supplies the destitute of Portsmouth with food. (Sgd) Charles. E. Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Sept 23d 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Bureau R. F. & A.L. Richmond Va. Proper papers enclosed. (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A Q M &c Richmond Va Sept 26" 1865 Respectfully returned for evidence that the applicant does not come within the exceptions of the Amnesty Proclamation By order of Col. O. Brown Recd 25th; Retd 26" Sept 1865 (Sgd) H. B. Scott Ins Gen'l [[left margin]] Edmund Bradford Annie E Bradford Refer 2.B.276. Refer 2.b.475. [[/left margin]] Returned Endorsed Office Supt 1st Dist of Va Sept 12, 1865 Respectfully referred to Mr Johnston for investigation and report as required in endorsement of Genl Howard (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A QM. &c Norfolk Va Sept 19. 1865 Respectfully returned with papers required enclosed. No other person interested as far as I can ascertain except E Bradford comes under any of the exceptions in the President's Proclamation. (Sgd) Charles. E. Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Sept 23d 1865 Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Richmond Va necessary papers enclosed. (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A QM &c Richmond Va Sept 26, 1865 Respectfully returned for evidence that this property has not been confiscated and sold By order of Col. O. Brown Recd 25th & Refd 25th Sept 1865 (Sgd) H. B. Scott Ins Gen'l
