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558 H. A. Risley Supvg Spl Agent U.S. Treasy Dept Washington D.C. Sept 27th 1865. 3.B.R.158. Recd Octo 21st 1865. Transmits papers in relation to case of George✓. D. and John. J. Wise✓ of Acomac County Va. (16 enclosures.) Endorsed Washington Oct 18th 1865. Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown✓ asst comr &c Richmond Va. for early action in accordance with Circular No. 15. current series from this Bureau. By order of Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Commissioner &c (Sgd) Max Woodhull a.a.G. Richmond Va Oct 21st 1865. Respectfully referred to Capt A. S. Flagg✓. The oath of amnesty must contain the word "protect". The evidence that Mr Wise does not come within any of the exceptions of the amnesty Proclamation is insufficient. His own affidavit and that of some official. or well known person are necessary. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) H. B. Scott Ins Gen'l Fowd Oct 21st 1865. ✓ John R. Ludlow Norfolk Va Oct 7th 1865. 2.B.492. Recd Back Oct 21st 1865. Endorsed Norfolk Va Oct 19th 1865. Respectfully returned. Mr Ludlow has not yet had his property restored to him. nor has he yet complied with the conditions of Gen'l order No. 19. By special order No. 64 dated Richmond Sept 27th 1865. he is allowed to take possession of his property. but has never yet produced evidence that the proceedings in the Dist Court have been dismissed. I would state also: that the house was leased for one year to the Teachers but at the earnest request of Mr Ludlow I have persuaded the lessees to consent to break the lease. Am I to regard the order mentioned above. as restoring his property? It differs from others in that it does not contain the very important condition. that nothing in the order be construed as entitling him to damages &c I respectfully submit the case for instructions with the statement that the lease was made at 559 the request of Mr Ludlow. he promised to pay rent until his property was formally restored (Sgd) Charles E. Johnston asst supt Richmond Va Oct 21st 1865. Respectfully returned for a certificate from the U.S. District attorney that the libel is dismissed. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A. Bates a.a.a.G. ✓Retd Octo 21st 1865. Max Woodhull a.a.G. Washington Oct 21st 1865. Recd Octo 22nd 1865. Asks to be informed. what action. if any. has been taken on the application of J. B. Johnson✓ on the restoration of property situated in Harpers Ferry Va Endorsed Richmond Octo 22nd 1865. Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard✓ with the report that the application of Mr J. B. Johnson was received at this office Sept 23rd and forwarded the same day to Capt W. S. How✓ Superintendent of the District for "proof of title and that the property had not been confiscated" I have written Capt How to day for a report at once. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst com'r Retd octo 22nd 1865. ✓ A. E. Clark Capt & C.S. Alexandria Oct 18th 1865. 3.B.5. Recd Octo 2nd 1865. Telegram. Official copy. states that Capt McCarty✓ a.c.G. for sub Dist of Tanguer at Warrenton who has drawn stores from Depot at Alexa for last four months has sent an estimate for 30 days for 15,000 Rations: and asks if he shall send the whole or reduce the estimate. Endorsed B.R.F.&A.L. Octo 18/65. Respectfully referred to Col Brown✓ asst Com'r &c Va. to know the necessity for so large an estimate for rations. Papers to be returned By order of Maj Genl Howard (Sgd) Max Woodhull Col & a.a.G. Richmond Va octo 22nd 1865. Respectfully referred to Maj Wm N Felt✓ A.S. for
