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Office Sub - Asst Com'r Bu. R.F and A.L.
Lauderdale, Miss. Nov. 15th, 1867.
Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj. Gen A. C. Gillem Asst Comr, with the information that Dr McFarland is not authorized by me to perform any of the services herein mentioned, I am cognizant of the fact, however, that they were many destitute sick people both white and black applied to me for assistance, and who were too poor to employ a physician, and would have undoubtedly perished had it not been for timely and humane assistance of Dr McFarland
During the month of August, I called on the Asst. Comr. at Vicksburg, and submitted a communication from Dr McFarland for assistance, and was directed by the General on my return, to ascertain if the Dr. could take the required oath, with a view of having him appointed contract surgeon, I ascertained that the Dr. was a staunch, loyal man, and his papers were forwarded accordingly. I would, respectfully recommend that the within account be favorably considered.
Jno D Moore
1st Lieut (V.R.C.) Sub Asst, Comr

Endorsement on Communication from N. B. Kennedy M.D. who wishes an intelligent negro girl be bound to him. &c,
Office Asst Comr Vicksburg Miss. Oct 30th, 1867.
Respectfully referred to Bvt. Maj Thomas H. Norton Sub Asst Comr Sub Dist Meridian for remarks as to the ability of this applicant to provide comfortable and permanent home for such a child as he requested also for information whether Dr Kennedy has any particular child in view.
By order of Bvt Maj Gen A. C. Gillem

Sig'd Merritt Barber
Lieut 34th Inft. A.A.A. Genl.

Bu Refugees Freedmen &c Meridian Miss Nov'r 6th, '67
Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj Gen A. C. Gillem Asst Com'r for state of Miss. Attention is invited to enclosed communication from Dr W. B. Kennedy, dated "Meridian, Miss. Nov'r 4th '67.
(Sigd) Andrew Thomas
Agt. Bu. R F and A.L.

Office Asst Comr. Vicksburg Miss. Nov'r 9th, 1867
Respectfully returned to Mr Andrew Thomas Agt Bu R.F and A.L. at Meridian Miss, with information that this Case was referred to the person in charge of the Sub Dist. for his remarks upon the propriety of granting this application. The information continued in their letter of the party interested might have been obtained by application to him direct.
Mr Thomas' attention is called to a compliance with endorsement of the 30th ult to Maj Norton
By order of Bvt Maj Gen A. C. Gillem Asst Com'r.
(Sigd) Merritt Barber
Lieut 34th Inft. A.A.A. Gen.

Bu R.F and A.L. Meridian Miss Nov'r 18th 1867.
Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj Gen A. C. Gillem, Asst. Comr Bu. R F and A L, for the state of Miss, with the information that from enquiries made in this Sub Dist. the within named Dr N. B. Kennedy is an old and well respected Citizen of Meridian and can without doubt secure a great home for such a child as he requires, and not having any

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