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John Eaton Jr
Col & asst Com'r
Washington
Octo 24th 1865.
P. 112.
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Rec'd Octo 26th 1865.
Transmits deposition of "Ann Eliza Roberts" respecting her mother. who is retained by Dr. Potts of King George Co Va. against her will and the abusive language used by him.
Endorsed
Richmond Octo 26th 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt D.W. Bohonon for investigation and report.
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) H.B. Scott Ins Gen'l
Fow'd Oct 26th 1865.

A. Tinsley M.D.
Yorktown VA
Octo 23d 1865.

Rec'd Oct 26th 1865
Applies for position as Surgeon to the freedmen in the section of county near Williamsburg Va.
Endorsed
Yorktown Va
Doctor Tinsley has been attending the colored people in the vicinity of his residence for the past two or three months and I believe has given entire satisfaction-
If an appointment is to be made for that district I respectfully recommend Dr Tinsley as a gentleman in every way qualified for the position.
(Sgd) E.W. Coffin Capt C.S. & asst Pro Mar

Respectfully referred to Capt Wilder Supt Freedmens Bureau.
(Sgd) John. J. Craven Surg Chf Med Off &c

Fort Monroe Oct 24th 1865.
I am personally acquainted with Dr Tinsley who makes the within application. I can cheerfully recommend him as a gentleman in my opinion qualified to perform the duties incident to the position solicited
(Sgd) Bobt H Power M.D.

Fort Monroe Octo 24th 1865.
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r with the remark that I know nothing of A. Tinsley except by these endorsements & Mr Churchill. I enclose his note a copy.)
If they will do by the colored people as he proposes it will be worthy some some consideration.
(Sgd) C.B. Wilder Capt & a.q.m. &c

C.B. Wilder
Capt & A.Q.M.
Fort Monroe
Octo 24th 1865.

Rec'd with above papers Octo 26th 1865.
States "I have just been called upon by Dr's Power & Tinsley to be appointed Physicians for Yorktown & vicinity & Williamsburg & vicinity. Dr Power has held that position for a considerable time and given good satisfaction.
Now I understand his contract is closed & he wishes to continue. There is special necessity for a good man at Yorktown & I cheerfully recommend him to be appointed. I understand the "Friends" speak well of him.
Enclosed with Dr Tinsley's application and
Endorsed
Richmond Va Oct 26th 1865.

Respectfully referred to Surg Dr Samater.
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G.
Fow'd Octo 26th 1865.

Thomas Hume
Portsmouth Va
Octo 17th 1865.

Rec'd Octo 25th 1865.
Requests that the lease of his house to Col Dulaney of the Marine Corps. be cancelled
Endorsed
Norfolk Va Oct 20th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded. The facts in the case are I believe correct. Had I been aware of the fact that Mr Hume desired to lease his place, I should have allowed him to do so. Col Dulaney took possession of the house some time in August. On or about the 10th of Sept he applied for a new lease as the first was but from month to month- as he has been possession. the lease he now holds was made from Sept 1st. though it was signed on or about the 10th. I believe the pardon of Mr Hume was in reality granted before the lease was made.
Without knowing the fact- I have been informed by several parties that Col. Dulaney is abusing the furniture and property. and by doing so will render the Bureau liable to damages.
(Sgd) Charles E Johnston Asst Supt

Norfolk Va Octo 20th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown asst comr &c Richmond Va. I have written Mr Johnston to give an order restoring the Personal property based on your orders from Maj Gen'l Howard. This will prevent Mr Dulaney spoiling the furniture. but under the

Transcription Notes:
"Col Dulaney" may refer to Colonel Richard Henry Dulany. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-26 05:36:52