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100 and his attention invited to endorsement of Col James Chf Q.M. Orders are all returned with the exceptions of Nos 56, 61, & 62, for which new orders will be forwarded tomorrow. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Ret'd Nov 16 1865 S.F. Shaw Parkersburg W. Va Nov 9 1865 T 248 Rec'd Nov 15 1865 In behalf of restoration to Edmund Andrews (colored) of a farm belonging to him situated in Shenandoah Co Va. and which has been taken possession of by Richard Stevens by virtue of sale under order of confiscation from Rebel Gnrl Early. Endorsed Washington Nov 13 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr & c Richmond Va for early investigation and report. By order of Maj Gnrl O.O. Howard Commissioner & c. (Sg'd) Wm. Fowler A.A.G. Richmond Va Nov 15 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt How Supt of District for immediate investigation and report. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G Fow'd Nov 16 1865 Wm. F. Bascomb Gnrl Agent & c Washington Nov 13 1865 U Rec'd Nov 15 1865 Encloses blank application for pension in the case of Harriett Hall and requests that it be forwarded to the agent of the Freedmens Bureau at Fortress Monroe Va, where the applicant lives. Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 15 1865 Respectfully forwarded to Capt C.B. Wilder A.Q.M. & Supt & c. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fow'd Nov 16 1865 R.S. Lacy Capt & A.Q.M. Lynchburg Nov 12 1865 Rec'd Nov 15 1865 States that at Danville are several houses on lands returned to pardoned citizens, which were erected by the confederate Gov't. These houses are claimed by the owners of the land on plea of rent of ground 101 or some other absurdity. All such buildings have been seized here by the military authorities or himself and he desires to know if Danville shall be exempted. "Shall I seize and sell at public auction?" "or shall I go to Danville, claim all confederate buildings, and render full report of claims and seizures to you for your action and order." Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 15 1865 Respectfully returned. Apply to the military commandant of the Dist or Sub District to have these buildings turned over to you. Then forward me a copy of the order turning them over, with an application to sell such as are not required for the Bureau. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Ret'd Nov 16 1865 George Howlett Wilson Howlett Chesterfield Co Nov 12 1865 V P.179. Rec'd Nov 15 1865 State that Thomas Howlett was their Master & father, and died July 9 1856 and willed his estate to his servants. Brig Hatcher was appointed administrator and has cut the timber farm the farm (containing 262 acres) & c & c and says that he deposited the money in confederate stocks and that he cannot get it for them & c & c. Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 15 1865. Respectfully referred to Capt Stuart Barnes A.Q.M. Supt & c 2nd Dist. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fow'd Nov 16 1865. John M. Brinkley Washington D.C. Nov 14 1865 W 197 Rec'd Nov 16 1865 Relating to the "Dept Branch" or "Holly Brook" farm in Northampton Co Va. which he has had possession of & c, and the treatment of Myers W. Fisher to his family and property & c & c. Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 16 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt A.S. Flagg AQM & Supt & c for immediate investigation and report. Please return these papers. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sg'd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Fow'd Nov 16 1865
