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116 117 that Mr Boykin left Portsmouth and was in Rebel army evidently the Quartermaster transferred the land with the stables. I would suggest however that the stables be sold at once - and as they cost the Quartermaster Dept at least ten thousand dollars, I believe they would bring in a large sum for use of Bureau. they are said to be the finest stables in Norfolk Co - but as the land will probably soon have to be given up, the stables will have to be sold for lumber. (Sgd) Charles E Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 8th 1865 Respectfully returned to Mr C. E. Johnston Asst Supt R.F.&.A.L. for county of Norfolk with instructions to hold this property and to see that no one meddles with the lumber. (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & AQM &c Norfolk Va Nov 11th 1965 Respectfully returned, As these stables are on land belonging to other parties, and as the Bureau has no use for them, I would respectfully suggest that they be sold at Public Auction or private sale as soon as possible, If this is not soon done they will be destroyed, as we can obtain no guards to protect them, (Sgd) Charles. E. Johnston Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 11th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col O. Brown Asst Comr &c, these stables are not needed and should be sold. please send orders to sell if it meets your favor, (Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & A.Q.M. &c Richmond Va Nov 17th 1865 Respectfully returned for a copy of the order to take possession of this property, also informe me as to the source from which it was received, By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A. Bates AAA.G. Ret'd Nov 18th 1865. Ro. H. Armistead Williamsburg Sept 15th 1865 341 Rec'd - 1865. Petitions for restoration of lots & rents. Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 17th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt C. B. Wilder A.Q.M. Supt who will request the applicant to furnish evidence that the property has not been confiscated & sold also evidence that he does not come within any of the excepted classes of the Presidents Proclamation of May 26/65 By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A Bates Capt & AAAG Fow'd Nov 18th 1865. H. S. Merrell Lieut & Supt Richmond Va Nov 11th 1865 P. 88 P. 142. Rec'd Back Nov 18th 1865. Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 18th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Comr with copy of the order required. (Sgd) H. S. Merrell Lieut & Supt Richmond Va Nov 18th 1865 Respectfully returned to Maj Gen'l Howard Commissioner with order called for. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Ret'd Nov 18th 1865. C. B. Wilder Capt & AQM Fort Monroe Nov 16th 1865 Rec'd Nov 18th 1865. Acknowledging receipt of S.O. 99 restoring the property of B. P. Lee. States that upon it is a Gov't Saw Mill and about a dozen Shanty's of little or no value, that a great amount of lumber has been cut on the place, leaving a large amount of down wood. He has Mr Lee's promise that the most of the wood may be cut and used by the colored people provided the Gov't will allow him to retain the buildings above referred to. Suggests that application be made for the buildings as he understands they are to be sold at auction Endorsed Richmond Va Nov 18th 1865 Respectfully referred to Brevet Brig Gen'l Ed. W. Smith A.A.G. - I presume the plan suggested by Capt Wilder cannot be carried out, without a Special order. If the Maj Gen'l Comdg would issue such an order it would greatly benefit the Freedmen on the Peninsula. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Fow'd Nov 18th 1865. Rec'd Back Mar 18th/66 & Filed with Q. 20. (2. Vol. 1866.) Stuart Barnes Capt & AQM Petersburg Nov 10th 1865 P. 98. Rec'd Back Nov 18th 1865, Endorsed Petersburg Va Nov 17th 1865 Respectfully returned. It was a clerical mistake in
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