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by her husband.
Endorsed
Washington Nov 20th 1865

Respectfully referred to Colonel .O. Brown asst Comi &c
for such action as the interests of the Bureau may require.
The writer has been informed of this reference.

By order of Maj Genl Howard Comr
(Sgd) Max Woodhull AAG

Richmond Va Nov 21st 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt How A.Q.M. & Supt. who will require Leary to give the information sought
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James A Bates
Fow'd Nov 21st 1865

A.N. Bernard
Fredericksburg
Nov 15th 1865
P.161
Rec'd Nov 21st 1865
States that two years ago he entered into a contract with his former slaves, and its just execution on his part will be acknowledged by the negroes, those who are able to support themselves now refuse to support the others and the occupation of his houses by them prevents his renting his land. Requests an order for their removal.
Endorsed
Washington Nov 20th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com &c for such action as the interests of the Bureau may require. 
By order of Maj. Genl. Howard Com'r
(Sgd) Max Woodhull A.A.G.

Richmond Va. Nov 21s 1865
Respectfully referred to Capt. Crandon for such action as the good of both parties demand.
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G.
Forw'd Nov 21st 1865

T.F. Gilliam
Prince Geo. Co. 
P.13
240
Rec'd Back Nov 21st 1865
Endorsed
Petersburg Nov 2d 1865
Respectfully referred to Mr. Clayton Asst Supt City Point.
Has any wood been removed from the farm of Dr. Gilliam. The instructions of Col. Brown will be carried out.
(Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & A.Q.M. &c.

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City Point Va. Nov 16th 1865
Respectfully returned there has been about twenty five cords of wood removed from Dr. Gilliam's farm.
(Sgd) R.R. Clayton, Asst. Supt.

T
Petersburg Nov 20th 1865
Respectfully returned with reference to endorsement of Mr. Clayton. The wood has not been disposed of.
(Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & A.Q.M.

Richmond Va. Nov 21st 1865
Respectfully returned to Maj. Genl. Howard Commissioner with repot of the officer in charge of the wood.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst. Com
Ret'd Nov 21st 1865

F.J. Bancroft M.D.
Fort Monroe
Nov 15th 1865
Rec'd Nov 21st 1865
Requests the position of Asst. Supt in the Freedmen's Bureau of that Dist.
Endorsed
Fort Monroe Va. Nov 16th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Col. Brown Asst Com.
Approved and recommended
(Sgd) C.B. Wilder Capt & A.Q.M. &c.

Head Qrs Military District of Fortress Monroe
Nov 18th 1865
Respectfully forwarded and earnestly recommended, owing to the scarcity of officers in this District it is impossible to furnish the required number of Superintendents.

I know Dr. Bancroft in every way fitted for the position.
(Sgd) Nelson A. Miles Major Gen'l. 

Richmond Va. Nov 21st 1865
Respectfully returned to Capt. C.B. Wilder. Troops will soon be sent by the commanding Genl to the peninsula, from which officers can be detailed for duty in the Bureau.
By order of Col. O. Brown.
(Sgd) James A. Bates A.A.A.G.
Ret'd Nov 21st 1865

A.S. Flagg
Capt. & A.Q.M.
Norfolk Va.
Oct 28th 1865
Rec'd Back Nov. 13th 1865
Endorsed
Norfolk Va. Nov. 7th 1865
Respectfully &c, I simply mean that I dot [[dont]] care to take