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40 H'd qrs Sub Dist of Lauderdale. Bu. R.F and A.L. Lauderdale, Miss. June 14th, 1867. Respectfully returned with the information that Alfred Dabb, 8 years of age, will meet the requirement of the within application. Jas W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C Sub Asst Comm Endorsement on Communication from Chilton C.N. who requests that a child, an orphan, similar to the one asked for by his brother, that he may be forwarded to him by the So Express Company - Bu Ref F and A.L. Office Asst Comm'r Vicksburg. Miss, June 12th, 67 Respectfully referred to Capt Jas W. Sunderland Sub Asst Comm Sub Dist of Lauderdale If there is a child answering the description, his name will be forwarded to this office without delay By order of Bvt Maj Genl A.C. Gillem A Asst Comm'r Sig'd A W Preston Capt V.R.C. Bv't Maj. U.S.V. Hd qrs Sub Dist of Lauderdale Bu. R F and. A.L. Lauderdale Jun 14, 1867. Respectfully returned with the information that George Washington, 8 years of age, will meet the requirements of the within application Jas W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C & A Asst Com 41 Endorsement on Communication from Robt Leachman U.S. Dist Atty. Meridian, Miss, who states that indigent freedmen and Refugees often need legal advice to insure them the full enjoyment of personal liberty &c, &c, and offers his services at 75 pr month. Hd qrs Sub Dist of Lauderdale Bu. R.F. and A.L. Lauderdale Miss. June 13th 1867. Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commissioner Bu. R.F and A.L. Washington, D.C. (Thro' Office Asst Commr State of Miss) recommending a favorable consideration Judge Leachman's appointment statement relative to his having given much of his time to the Freedmen, are to my own knowledge, correct. While I was stationed at Meridian, Miss, I often had occasion to apply to him for advice which was freely given. The appointment of Judge Leachman would be of inestimable value to the Class referred to, and productive of much good Jas W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C. Sub Asst Comm'r Endorsement on Communication from James N. Pierce who acknowledges with receipt of his appointment as Clerk &c Hd Qrs Sub Dist of Lauderdale Bureau R.F. and A.L. Lauderdale Miss June 14 '67 Respectfully forwarded Jas W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C. Sub Asst Comm'r.
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