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Respectfully returned to Capt R.S. Lacy Supt Bu. R.F. & A.L. Lynchburg Va. I have carefully investigated the within alleged cruel punishment of a Freedwoman and find that the woman was not "tied up by the thumbs" as alleged. but by the wrists without suspension for a space of 10 or 15 minutes- that this punishment was inflicted for extreme insolence on the part of the woman. It also further appears evident that M J Joyce reported the matter through malice and for the purpose of seeking revenge for the Provost Marshal having ordered him arrested and punished for drunkeness and disorderly conduct on a subsequent occasion.
(Sgd) P.J. Hawk Capt & asst supt
Lynchburg Va Octo 27th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown asst Com'r. attention invited to statement of Capt P.J. Hawk
(Sgd) R.S. Lacey Capt & aqm &c
Richmond Va Octo 29th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Comm'r &c. and attention invited to endorsement of Capt Hawks.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst Com'r
Ret'd Octo 29th 1865.

W. Stover. How
Capt & a.q.m
Winchester Va
Octo 26th 1865.
T

Rec'd Octo 29th 1865.
Makes report in relation to the papers of J B Johnston of Harpers Ferry Va.
Endorsed
Richmond Va Octo 29th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard being the report referred to in my endorsement of Oct 22d 68.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst comr
Fow'd Oct 29th 1865.

Francis Gulick
Aldie Va

Rec'd Octo 29th 1865.
States that he has a colored woman and four children that he has raised. and wishes to know if he would be justified in hiring some of them out at homes where it would be to their benefit.
Endorsed
Washington Oct 27th 1865.
Respectfully referred to Col Brown asst Comr &c who will consider and answer this communication.
By order of Maj Gen'l Howard Commissioner
(Sgd) Max Woodhull a.a.G.

Richmond Va Octo 29th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard commissioner &c. with the information that Loudon County is not within this District.
(Sgd) O. Brown col & asst com'r
Ret'd Octo 29th 1865.

N. Coleman
Ag't N.F.R.A.
Norfolk Va
Octo 19th 1865
P.9.
P.39.

Rec'd Back Octo 29th 1865.
Endorsed
Washington Oct 29th 1865.
Respectfully referred to Colonel O Brown asst comr &c. for approval or disapproval.
By order of Maj Genl Howard comm'r
(Sgd) Max Woodhull a.a.G.
Richmond Va Octo 29th 1865.
Respectfully returned. Disapproved. on the ground that the asst commissioner cannot find any authority in orders from the Maj Gen'l Comissioner. or from the Sec'y of War for such an expedition.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & asst comr
Ret'd Octo 29th 1865.

J.R.V. Thomas
Portsmouth VA
Oct 30 1865
2.B.459
P.125.

Rec'd Back octo 29th 1865.
Endorsed
Norfolk Va Octo 10th 1865.
Respectfully referred to C.E. Johnston asst supt for investigation and report.
(Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & aqm &c

Norfolk Va Octo 27th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Col. O Brown asst com'r. Bureau RF & AL State of Va. with attention invited to the report of Mr. C.E. Johnston asst supt RF & A.L. for the county of Norfolk in whose Sub Dist the property is located.
(Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & aqm &c

Richmond Va Oct 29th 1865
Respectfully returned to Maj Ge0'ln O.O. Howard Comm'r &c. and attention invited to the report of Mr. C.E. Johnston asst supt.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr
Ret'd Octo 29th 1865.

Thos. P. Jackson
Asst Supt &c
Norfolk Va
Oct 11th 1865

Rec'd Back Oct 29th 1865.
Endorsed
over.

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