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W.H. Owens
In behalf of
Fred Temple
Washington
Oct 20th 1865.
see 2.B.561.
E
see P.154.
240

Rec'd Back Nov 4th 1865.
Endorsed
Petersburg Nov 3d 1865.
Respectfully returned. All the wood barracks, huts and timber in breastworks & c in this Dist except what was required for Military purposes was turned over to me in Aug 1865. by Maj Gen'l Hartsuff, then commanding Dist. The wood in question is included in this, and was cut by the U.S. Army. By order from Hd Qrs Asst Com'r this material was removed to an available location as fast as possible. On Maj Gen'l Howards tour through this state in riding from this City to City Point, the matter of this word was brought up by the Supt of Dist. The Maj Gen'l's verbal instructions were to remove as fast as possible and if not required for use, to dispose of the best advantage, to pay if possible expenses of Dist.
For the further information of Gen'l Howard. a young man (whether the petitioner or not is unknown to the Supt)informed this Office that he had purchased the wood for a "mere song" of Mr. Temple. Considering the chances poor for getting possession of it and personally urged the Supt of Dist. to assist in its restoration and enter into partnership with him to remove the wood and ship it North, as he considered it good speculation. this was of course declined. Am of the opinion that Mr. Temples interest in the wood has ceased, and the petitioner is the same man referred to and is asking for himself.
(Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & A.Q.M. &c

Richmond Va Nov 4th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Comm'r &c inviting attention to the endorsement of Capt Barnes. I have ordered the removal of the wood suspended until instructions are received from the commissioner.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Com'r
Ret'd Nov 4th 1865.

Wm.L. James
Col & C.Q.M Dept Va
Washington
Oct 27th 1865.
P.24.

Rec'd Back Nov 3d 1865.
Endorsed
Richmond Va Nov 4th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Commissioner &c attention invited to accompanying report of Lt H.S. Merrell.

(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Com'r
Ret'd Nov 5th 1865.

Jas.H. Johnston
Norfolk Va
Oct 7th 1865.
P. 143.

Rec'd Back Nov 4th 1865.
Endorsed
Norfolk Va Oct 19th 1865.
Respectfully returned to Mr. C.E. Johnston Asst Supt R.F. & A.L. Norfolk Co. for the required papers and evidence as per endorsement of Col Brown.
(Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. & Supt

Norfolk Va Oct 23d 1865.
Respectfully returned. The applicant has rec'd a special pardon which I have seen dated Sept 20th 1865. He files herewith evidence that decree of confiscation has been dismissed - He desires now to include in his application House No. 80. Main Street - which was turned over to this Bureau by order from War Dept approved by the President.
While I do not wish to embarass this particular case. I would respectfully ask for information as to the power of a Dist Atty to dismiss a decree of confiscation. While the court is not in session - I am inform by competent legal authority that no such rights exists- but that either a new trial must be granted or an appeal taken to a higher court- This house was [[strikethrough]]was[[/strikethrough]] ordered to be sold but the sale was postponed with others.
(Sgd) Charles E. Johnston Asst Supt

Norfolk Va Oct 23d 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Bureau of R.F. & A.L. The House is occupied by the Supt of Dist as office and Quarters was set aside by the President for the use of the Bureau and has been leased for one year from Oct 1st to Orlando S. Pride an agent of the Bureau who messes the Supt & clerks of his office.
(Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. & Supt

Richmond Va Nov 4th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Comm'r & c for instructions - The house No. 80. Main St. was set apart for the Bureau under Par. 201. Cir. No. 1. L.D. C.S. War Dept Bureau R.F. & A.L. This Building is needed for officers & c and having been set apart, can it be returned. The rest of Mr. Johnstons property has been restored.
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