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of Judge Advocate Gen'ls endorsement.
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James. A. Bates a.a.a.G
Fow'd Octo 25th 1865.

Wm S. James
Col & Chf Qr Mr
Richmond Va
Octo 13th 1865
P.30.

Rec'd Oct. 25th 1865.
Relative to payment of rent for building
occupied by Col Brown for offices.
Endorsed
Richmond Octo 25th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Major General Howard for the necessary approval.

(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst com'r
Fow'd octo 25 1865

John M Gregory
Gloucester C.H.
Sept 28th 1865.
H
2.B.495.

Rec'd Back Octo 25th 1865.
Endorsed
Fort Monroe Va Octo 13th 1865.
Respectfully referred to Lt Hayes asst supt Gloucester co with especial reference to the endorsement of Col. O. Brown
Return papers with report
(Sgt) C.B. Wilder Capt & a.q.m. &c
Fort Monroe Va Octo 23d 1865.
Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown asst. comr of Va.
The enclosed order was issued by Lieut Kaye asst supt of Gloucester co under an order from me to seize crops. or otherwise secure compensation to the colored laborers, from those who had employed them to get in their crops. and then refund to pay them for their labor.
Lt Kaye is now recalled and will be mustered-out of the service immediately. He reports (though his language would seem to imply more) that he did not intend and the people did not generally understand it. as calling for anything but just treatment to the colored people.
This he learns from explaining his object to several of the people and their reply.
Nothing further will be done except in such cases as you refer to in your endorsement.
(Sgd) C.B. Wilder Capt & a.q.m. &c
Richmond Va Octo 25th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard and attention invited to Endorsement of captain C.B. Wilder.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst comr
Ret'd Octo 25th 1865.

A.E. Clark
Capt & C.S.
Alexandria
Octo 18th 1865.
2.B.559
P.30.

Rec'd Back Octo 24th 1865.
Endorsed
Respectfully returned. one third of the number Rations would be a larger Estimate for issues to Freedmen in that region.
(Sgd) Wm. N. Felt Bvt Maj & C.S. Vols.
Richmond Va Oct 25th 1865
Respectfully returned. The Supt of the District in which Farquier is located reports but twelve Freedmen receiving rations from Gov't in that county.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst comr
Ret'd Octo 25th 1865

Henry A Munow
Bt Brig Gen'l Vols
Miles. Mich
Octo 8th 1865
J
2.B.534.

Rec'd Back Octo 25th 1865.
Endorsed
Fredericksburg Va Octo 23d 65
Respectfully returned with the information that the woman "Sarah Lucas" is now living in Westmoreland County and enjoying good health.
(Sgd) D.W. Bohonon Capt & Supt
Richmond Va Octo 25th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard attention invited to endorsement of Capt Bohonon.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst com'r
Ret'd Octo 25th 1865.

Max Woodhull
Asst Adjt Gen'l
Washington
Octo 7th 1865.
P.106.

Rec'd Octo 10th 1865.
Encloses copy of series of resolutions passed by a meeting of Citizens. held at Eton Va 31st May 1865. regulating the employment of freedmen in their midst. Desire to know whether any steps have been taken by the planters to repeal these obnoxious resolutions. and whether any change has taken place in the sentiments of the people.
Endorsed
Richmond Va Octo 26th 1865
Respectfully returned with the request to be informed where Eton Va is. It is not to be found in any Northern or Southern geography. I have inquired at Department Head Qrs. at the State House. at the Port Office and of the oldest inhabitants. but have only elicited the information that possibly there may be such a place in England. There is no contraband here intelligent enough to give the desired information.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst comr
Ret'd Octo 26th 1865.

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