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440 441 investigation I find the following facts concerning this case. The pilot boat York was fitted out at Norfolk in 1861 by Robbins & Batley. The present applicant was sailing master. and part owner. She captured a Brig from Philadelphia bound to Cuba. with a valuable cargo, and destroyed the vessel - she also captured one other vessel which she also destroyed - The names of the vessels are not known but could be had at this insurance office in Philadelphia - The United States Steamer Monticello chased the York. and to prevent being captured she was beached and destroyed - The said H. Williams was one of the chief Pilot of the Iron-clad Merrimac. and was on board that vessel. when the cumberland and congress were destroyed. He also aided in destroying the Merrimac at the evacuation of Norfolk. He has also served as Pilot and Blockage runner which entered the Port of Savannah - I would respectfully submit that the applicant comes under the excepted classes of the Presidents Proclamation and requires a Special Pardon. (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. with his attention invited to the endorsement of Mr Johnston Asst Supt R.F. &.A.L. for the county of Norfolk. (Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. Richmond Va Oct 2d 1865 Resp'y returned Disapproved - The applicant does not come within the exceptions of the amnesty proclamation. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Returned Oct 2d 1865 Thos. C. Panamore Acomac Co Va 3d V Page 234 Application for restoration of property Endorsed Richmond Va Oct 3d 1865 Respectfully returned for evidence of title & that the property has not been confiscated & sold. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Rcd Cod 2d & Retd Oct 3d 1865 Hamilton S. Neale Northampton Co See page 467 3.B.145. Applies for restoration of farm situated in Northampton Co Va. Endorsed Richmond Va Oct 3d 1865 Respectfully returned for evidence of title and that this property has not bee confiscated and sold. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.S. Scott Ins Gen'l H.S. Merrell Lieut Supt &c Richmond Va Oct 2d 1865 Reports that information has reached this office of a number of instances of shooting at colored persons coming to the city with marketing states that he has reported one case to the Provo Marshal & requested that the guilty party be arrested. Now asks that the military authorities be informed of the above facts Endorsed Richmond Va Oct 3d 1865 Respectfully returned to Lieut H.S. Merrell Inspt &c. These reports will be sent direct to Bvt Maj Gen'l Turner Comm'd'g District of Henrico (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Rcd & Retd Oct 3d 1865. C.B. Wilder Capt & AQM Fort Monroe Va Sept 30 1865 Refer 2.B.481. Represents that he is receiving in post pay for rents of farms. Vegetables, grain, and some stock &c some of which is exposed to decay & waste. Asks if he shall sell such articles and supple the calls for lumber as opportunity offers. Endorsed Richmond Va Oct 3d 1865 Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Comr &c, for instructions. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Rcd & Fowd Oct 3d 1865 Stuart Barnes Capt & AQM &c Petersburg Va Oct 2d 1865 Requests transportation of Mrs E.A. Bradley "Destitute Refugn" from that place to Salisbury N.C. her home Endorsed
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