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Geo. L. Crow
Norfolk Va
Oct 2d 1865

Transmits bill for work done at Hospital at Pauper Ward City of Norfolk,
Endorsed

Richmond Va Oct 4th 1865
Respectfully returned to Mr Crow with the statement that if he will made oath that the articles charged will for the use of the Freedmens Hospital - Capt A. S. Flagg AQ.M. & Supt is authorized to pay the same on proper vouchers.
(Sgd) O, Brown Col & asst Comr

Rcd & Retd Oct. 4th 1865


Geo W Daniel
Washington D.C.
Oct 3d 1865

Application for restoration of property situated in the town of Farmville Prince Edward Co, Va,
Endorsed

Washington Oct 3d 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Richmond Va, for action in compliance with Circular No 15 current sereis from this Bureau if the property is under your control. The property named within is now occupied by Freedmen who are reported to pay no rent, and do no work, you will please make such arrangements as may seem just and proper for these Negroes before giving up absolute control over the property.
It is also reported that unnecessary damage is being done to the property. This should be prevented at once,
By order of Maj Genl O. O, Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler A,A,G,

Richmond Va Oct 4th 1865
Respectfully returned to Capt Barnes A.Q.M, & Supt - who will carry out the instructions of Maj Gen'l Howard and report his action to these Head Quarters,
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr

Rcd & Fowd Oct. 4th 1865

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Mrs E. A. Lowell
Norfolk Va
Sept 26th 1865,

applies for possession of property situated in City of Norfolk Va.
Endorsed

Respectfully referred to Maj Gen'l O. O. Howard Bureau Freedmen &c,
By order of the President
(Sgd) R D Muassey Mil Sec'y

Washington Sept 30th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Richmond Va, for his action in accordance with Circular No, 15, current series from this Bureau.
By order of Maj Gen'l O. O. Howard
(Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G.

Richmond Va Oct 4th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Capt Flagg, who will request Mrs Lowell to make out her application in proper form and forward to this office
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Com'r

Rcd Oct 3d & Fowd Oct 4th 1865


Mrs Rockenbaugh
Aug 1st 1865

applies for restoration of house & lot near Harpers Ferry Va
Endorsed

Respectfully referred this lady, who has known me from her infancy & as the representative of the county for many years is not aware that I am in the employment of the government and therefore cannot act as an agent, But, as the Commandant of the Post Gen'l Stevenson referred her to me, I feel bound to transmit her letter to the proper authority,
(Sgd) Jno. S. Gallaher

A.G. Office Aug 16th 1865
Respectfully referred to the Commanding Officer at Harpers Ferry for report,
(Sgd) W. A. Nichols A.A.G.

Harpers Ferry Va Sept 3d 1865
Respectfully returned to Col Melvin A.A.G, with the enclosed endorsement of Mr Young

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-20 09:46:46 Corrected numerous typos and punctuation errors. Please use ordinal numbers when they are indicated (e.g. Oct 4th, not Oct 4).