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88 Richmond VA Nov 14th, 1865 Respectfully referred to Surg DeLamater, By order of Col. O.Brown (Sgd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fow'd Nov 14th,1865 H.S. Merrell Lieut & Supt Richmond Va Nov 11th 1865 P.77. P.117. Rec'd Back Nov 14th 1865. Endorsed Washington Nov 13th 1865. Respectfully returned to Colonel O.Brown Asst Comr &c for a copy of the order turning the stuff over to the [p.77.] Bureau. Please return these papers therewith. By the order of Maj. Gen'l Howard Com'r (Sgd) Max Woodhull A.A.G Richmond Va Nov 14th 1865 Respectfully referred to Lieut Merrell Supt. for a copy of order requested by Gen'l Howard. By order of Col. O.Brown (Sgd) James. A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fowd Nov 14th 1865 James. F. Smith Portsmouth Va. Rec'd Nov 14th 1865. Applies for restoration of property Endorsed Norfolk Va. Nov 10th 1865 Respectfully forwarded. The applicant has complied with all the conditions of Gen'l order No.19. The house is leased to former owner J F Smith at $8.00 per month. (Sgd) Charles. E. Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 11th 1865. Respectfully forwarded to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr &c (Sgd.) A.S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. &c Richmond Va Nov 14th 1865. Respectfully returned for evidence that the applicant does not come within any of the exceptions of President Johnsons proclamation of May 29/65. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd.) James. A. Bates. A.A.A.G. Ret'd Nov 14th 1865. Recd Back See L.R.S.113.2d.Vol/66 J.W. Cully Portsmouth Nov 8th. 1865 Rec'd Nov 14th 1865. Applies for restoration of property situated in city of Portsmouth Va. 89 Endorsed Norfolk Va Nov 10th 1865. Respectfully forwarded. The applicant has filed herewith all papers in compliance to Gen'l order No. 19. The house is leased for $7.00 per month. (Sgd.) Charles E. Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 11th 1865. Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst. Com'r B of R F. & A.L. Richmond Va. (Sgd.) A.S. Flagg Capt. & A.Q.M. &c Richmond Va Nov 14th 1865 Respectfully returned for a certificate that the applicant does not come within any of the exceptions of the Presidents proclamation of May 29th 1865. By order of Col. O.Brown (Sgd.) James. A. Bates A.A.A.G. Ret'd Nov 14th 1865. Geo. A. Hicks Bvt Maj & A.A.G. Charlottesville Nov 5th 1865 see Page 75 Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 14th 1865 Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard Commissioner &c. Approved - The troops are being mustered out, so rapidly in this Dept, as to render the services of a large number of Staff officers indispensable for the performance of the duties of the Bureau. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Ret'd Nov 14th 1865 Geo. M. Bain Portsmouth Va Oct 31st 1865 P.169. Rec'd Nov 14th 1865. Relating to the property of Mrs McRea, which has been restored to her, but has been leased by Mr Johnston Asst Supt &c. for one year from the 1st October 1865. Endorsed. Richmond Va Nov 14th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt A.S. Flagg A.Q.M. & Supt &c for investigation and report. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fow'd Nov 14th 1865. E.O.C. Ord Maj Gen'l &c Detroit Mich Nov 8th 1865 Rec'd Nov 14th 1865. Forwards letter from John Coughlin dated East Canaan N.H. Nov 4th 1865, relative to Books of Capt Wilder and Mr Bartlett.