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By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James A Bates A.A.A.G.
Fow'd Nov 13th 1865.

R. C. Taylor
W. H. Taylor
Geo Chamberlaine
Norfolk Va
Y

Rec'd Nov 13th 1865.
Petition for restoration to their possession as the heirs of Laura Ann Taylor, dec'd, without will, a house situated on corner of Freemason & Duke Sts.

Endorsed
Norfolk Va Nov 6th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded. These parties have complied with the conditions in Gen'l order No. 19.

The house is occupied by the Asst Supt of Norfolk Co who is now looking out for a place of shelter — as he can see no reason why the house should not be restored to its owner.
(Sgd) Charles. E. Johnston Asst Supt

Norfolk Va Nov 8th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Richmond Va.
(Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & AQM &c

Richmond Va Nov 13th 1865
Respectfully returned for Amnesty Oaths of W.H. Taylor & George Chamberlaine as prescribed by President Johnson of May 29th 1865.
By order of Col O Brown
(Sgd) James. A. Bates A.A.A.G.
Ret'd Nov 13th 1865.

Tazewell Taylor
Baltimore
Nov 11th 1865.
P. 114.
Z

Rec'd Nov 13th 1865.
Encloses a copy of Mrs Mary F Mallorys Petition which Capt Wilder allowed him to take, containing the endorsement of Col Brown "that the question of rent would be determined hereafter." States that Mrs Mallory is willing to rent it for the next year to some of the freedmen who now occupy it. States that a portion of the property was rented out for $248. which Mrs M is entitled to collect from the renters, and will collect it if she can. "Capt Wilder not considering it his duty to collect it for Mrs M. should he not? — else I fear it will be lost to her".

Endorsed
Richmond Va Nov 13th 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt C. B. Wilder who will please give his opinion as to the justice of the settlement proposed by Mr Taylor.
By order of Col. O. Brown

(Sgd) James. A. Bates A.A.A.G.
Fowd Nov 13th 1865.

T. P. A. Bibb
Geo Fitzhugh
A
P. 151.
see 1st V.1866 }
page 33 }

Rec'd Nov 13th 1865.
Forward the papers in the case of Lewis Ellis cold vs. I. H. Gary tried in Freedmens Court, and a Judgement rendered in favor of Ellis in the sum of $54. and costs, from which Gary, appeals.

Endorsed
Richmond Va Nov 13th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr.
(Sgd) H. S. Merrell Lt & Supt

Richmond Va Nov 13th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen'l Howard Comm'r &c. This case has been tried before the proper tribunal. Please inform whether an appeal can be allowed, if so, to what tribunal will it be made
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr
Fow'd Nov 13th 1865.

R. H. Baker
Trustee for J. E. Doyle
Norfolk Va
Oct 25th 1865.
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Rec'd Nov 13th 1865.
Petitions for surrender of property [[strikethrough]] of property [[/strikethrough]] now held by the Bureau, and of which he holds a deed of trust, that he may sell the same for the benefit of the creditors.

Endorsed
Norfolk Va Nov 10th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded. Mr Baker has received a special pardon dated Sept 17th 1865, which I have seen — This property is known as "Rope Walk" and Mr Baker claims it on behalf of Northern creditors, it is used for Hospital for Barracks, for Stables, for Mechanics shop it is greatly needed.
(Sgd) Charles E Johnston Asst Supt

Norfolk Va Nov 11th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. &c

Richmond Va Nov 13th 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl Howard Comm'r

I do not see how this building can be restored if the farms are all given up and the counties do not receive their paupers, the building will be necessary

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