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66 Headquarters Sub Dist of Lauderdale, Bu. R.F. &c Lauderdale, Miss. August 28th Respectfully returned with the information that the within named Robert White was arrested by me and brought before the Circuit Court which was lately in session in this County, and, by it, the children within named, were rewarded remanded to their parents. Capt V.R.C. Sub Asst Comm'r Endorsement on Communication from T.W. Florer. Citizen of Marion, Lauderdale Co. Miss. solicits appointment in the Bureau. Gives brief history of his services, family matters &c. and refers to Hon C.P. Norton, H.S. Laud. War Dept. Bu. R.F and A.L. Washington August 7th. 1867. Respectfully referred to Bvt Maj Genl Gillem Asst Comm'r of Miss. By order of Maj Genl O.O. Howard (Sig'd) E. Whittelsey, A.A.A General. Bu. R.F. and A.L. Office Asst Comn'r. Vicksburg, Miss. August 13th, 1867. Respectfully referred to Capt J. W. Sunderland, Sub Asst Com'r Lauderdale, Miss, for a statement as to the character and standing of Mr T.W. Florer amongst the people where he resides; and as to his abilities and qualifications as Surgeon &c By order of Bvt Maj. Genl A.C. Gillem Asst Com'r Sig'd J.F. Conyngham 1 Lt 24 Inft. A A A Gen'l. 67 Bu. R.F. and A.L. Office Sub Asst Com'r Lauderdale Miss. August 26th, 1867 Respectfully returned, Doctor Florer's stands in the community in which he resides is very good, especially with the freed people but what his qualifications are as a surgeon I cannot say, as I am unacquainted with them. James W. Sunderland Capt V.R.C Sub Asst Comr Endorsement on communication from J.D. Gibson Citizen of Laurence, Miss (V.B. & M.R.R) who states that he has an aged, infirm colored woman named Cortney, who he wishes transported to Bu. Hospital at Lauderdale. Headquarters Sub Dist of Lauderdale Bu. R.F. and. A.L. Lauderdale, Miss. Sept 12th 1867 Respectfully referred to Capt. W.L. Tidball Sub Asst Commissioner Sub Dist of Newton, Miss, for his information and action Jno S Moore 1st Lieut V.R.C. Sub Asst Comm'r Endorsement on Communication from H. R. Pease, Genl Supt of Education, who forwards a report of certain outrages committed in the town of Kewanee, County of Lauderdale, in disturbing of freedman's school. Bureau, Refugees and Abandoned Lands Office Asst Comm'r for Miss Vicksburg Aug 21, '67. Respectfully referred to Lieut Jno D. Moore Sub Asst Comm'r Lauderdale, Miss. for investigation and report. By order of Bvt Maj Genl A.C. Gillem Asst Commissioner (Signed) H. W. Smith Bvt. Col. Asst. Adjt. Genl.
Transcription Notes:
I'm unsure of what comes after "Lauderdale" on the first line. (Answer: its Bu. for Bureau,)
I'm unsure if the word is "rewarded" on the 7th line (Answer: its remanded)
Jno is short for John
3/31 - transcribed - pls review
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Reopened for Editing 2024-03-31 18:21:41
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Reopened for Editing 2024-04-01 13:38:50
Several spelling errors found, changed a few abbreviations and spacing.
LAURENCE, MISS, not LAWRENCE.