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have been any person on the premises at thetime to extinguish this fire. as there was at the time and is still a good well of water beneath the mill. This mill has been repaired at large cost to the federal Govt. having purchased new a good part of the smaller machinery In conclusion allow me to say that I can prove any statement I have made in this report on the one with reference to M Jane Watkins. Petition." (Sgd) Francis Link Supt. Petersburg Va Oct 9th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown with reference to second report of Mr Link Supt saw mills. (Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & a.q.m. Richmond Va Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt Lyon in whose change this mill was when in possession of the Military Authorities. who will please state what facts he may know in regard to it. what was the value of the improvements put on it by the Government. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Fowd Oct 10th 1865 . J. Simons Med Director Dept of Va Oct 9th 1865 Recd Oct 10th 1865 Forwards copy of Instructions from the surgeon General U.S.Army relative to act Asst Surgeons transferred to service in Bureau. Endorsed Richmond Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully referred to Di J.J. De Lamater Justice to the surgeons acting under orders from Dept Hd Qrs in this Bureau seems to require that a copy of the communication of the Surgeon General should be furnished them for this information. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Fowd Oct 11th 1865 485 C.W. Rush Lt. Asst. Supt Sussex C.H. Va Oct 9th 1865 Refer 2.B.509 Recd Oct 10th 1865 applies for leave of absence for 20 days Endorsed Petersburg Va Oct 9th 1865 Respectfully forwarded approved for 15 days Lt Rush can be spared that length of time without detriment to the service. (Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt a.q.m Richmond Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully forwarded. Disapproved. (Sgd) O.Brown Col & Asst Com Fowd Oct 11th 1865 WM Elmore Suggitts Point Richmond Co Oct 4th 1865 Recd Oct 10th 1865 States that he learned at county court from Rv Wm N. Ward that Gen'l Terry would appoint as Provost Marshal for the Norther neck and qualifies citizen who would except states that he will except the office and will discharge the duties faithfully and impartially. For reference gives R.A. Claybook Esq. Endorsed Respectfully referred to Col Brown. (Sgd) Alfd. H. Terry M. Gen'l Richmond Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt Bohonon for his recommendation & remarks. By order Col Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Fowd Oct 11th 1865 Stuart Barnes Capt & a.q.m. &c Petersburg Va Oct 9th 1865 Refer 2.B.509. Recd Oct 10th 1865 Requests permission to sell at Public Auction the buildings located in that city known as the Petersburg Shot Works. Endorsed Richmond Oct 10th 1865 Respectfully returned who were the former owners of these works. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l Retd Oct 11th 1865
