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Endorsement on Communication from Capt J. H. Chapman, V.R.C. Ass't Commissioner of Subsistence Sub Dist of Miss. stating that in Compliance with S.O. 24. H'd Qrs Sub Dist of Miss, he had transferred to Capt the Q.M. Dept, for transportation to Capt. Sutherland, 400 Sacks Corn, and 6- Tierces of Bacon weighing respectively 44,800 lb and 2,750 lb, and encloses 2 receipts and two invoices which requests to have signed and returned.
H'd Q'rs Sub Dist. of Lauderdale
Bu. R.F. and A.L. Lauderdale, Miss
May 15th 1867
Respectfully returned to Capt J. H. Chapman V.R.C Asst Commr of Subsistence Sub District of Miss. request [[strikethrough]] that [[/strikethrough]] complied with.
Jas. W. Sunderland
Capt V.R.C Sub Asst Commr

Endorsement on Communication from Street & Chapman (See pages 23 & 24 of this Book for more full information).
Head Quarters Sub District of Miss. Bu. R.F. and A.L.
Vicksburg, Miss, May 10th 1867.
Respectfully returned to Capt J. W. Sunderland who will deliver these children to thier [[their]] parents should he be satisfied that there has been fraud in binding them out.
By order of
Bvt Brig Genl Gillem
Sig'd A. W. Preston
A A A Genl.

Filed

Endorsement on Indenture granted by Probate Court of Jasper Co Miss. apprenticing John & Albert Bragg, minor freedmen to Mrs Mary Bragg of Jasper Co. dated 8th day of January, 1867.
Head Quarters Sub Dist of Lauderdale
Bu. R.F. and A.L. Lauderdale, Miss.
May 15th, 1867
In compliance with instructions from Headquarters Sub Dist of Miss, May 10th, 1867, this Indenture is hereby declared null and void; and Mrs Mary Bragg will return the children to their Stepfather, David Berry. The compliance with this order will be reported to this office
Jas. W. Sunderland
Capt Vet. Res. Corp. Sub Asst Comm'r

Endorsement on Communication from G. V. M. Lanahan asking for the appointment of Kemper Co. Miss-
H'd Qrs 4th Mil Dist.
Vicksburg Miss. May 8th, 1867
Respectfully referred to Capt Jas Sunderland, for information as to the status of the within mentioned party, also as to the character of the parties recommending the same.
Sig'd Charles A. Wickoff
Bvt Maj. U.S.A. Recorder

Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist of Lauderdale Bu R.F. and A L.
Lauderdale, Miss May 15th 1867.
Respectfully returned to Maj C. A. Wickoff Recorder, &c, Attention [[strikethrough]] called [[/strikethrough]] invited to enclosed communication from this office.
Jas W. Sunderland
Capt V.R.C. S.A.C.

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-30 12:41:00 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-30 15:29:37 a Tierce is: a cask containing a certain quantity of provisions, the amount varying with the goods. In this letter, it is referring to bacon.