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158 Richmond Va Nov 25th 1865 Respectfully returned for proof of title. By Order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A Bates Capt & AAAG Rec'd Nov 25th 1865 Geo T Rogers Norfolk Va Nov 18th 1865 333 M Rec'd Nov- 1865 Applies for restoration of farm belonging to his Brother dec'd and himself situated on Lynhaven Bay Princess Ann Co Va. Endorsed Norfolk Nov 18th 1865 Respectfully forwarded to Capt A.S. Flagg A.Q.M Supt B. R.F. & A.L. Your Ob't Servt (Sgd) Thos. P. Jackson Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 18th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col O. Brown Asst Comm'r. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Richmond Va (Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & AQM &c Richmond Va Nov 25th 1865 Respectfully returned. Legal evidence must be filed with these papers that Mr G T Rogers has been appointed Administrator of the property of his brother Mr R.S. Rogers before this property can be restored. Ammesty Oath of Mrs Jones must accompany papers. By order of Col. O. Brown (Sgd) James A Bates Capt & AAAG Ret'd Nov 25th 1865 H.A.Risley Supv'ng Sp'l Agent U.S. Treasury Dept Washington D.C. Sept 27th 1865 2.B.558. see 1st Vol. 1866) Page 13) Rec'd Back Nov 25th 1865 Endorsed Norfolk Va Oct 24th 1865 Respectfully referred to Lieut S. Hawk Asst Supt R.F. & A.L. for the county of Acomac Va. with attention called to the endorsement of Col. O. Brown. Please inform the applicant of the deficiency in his papers. (Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt. & AQM &c Drummondtown Va Oct 29th 1865 Respectfully returned the parties have been notified of the deficiency and will forward to you at Norfolk. (Sgd) S Hawk Lt & Asst Supt Page 159 N Norfolk Va Nov 20th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr Bureau R.F. & A.L. Richmond Va. with the papers called for enclosed (19 Enclosures) (Sgd) A.S. Flagg Capt & AQM &c Richmond Va Nov 25th 1865. Respectfully returned. Legal evidence must be filed with these papers. that John J Wise, & John J Blackstone, have been duly appointed Administrators of the Estate of Geo. D. Wise - should such evidence be filed - it will be necessary for Mr B- to file amnesty oath & that he is not embraced in any of the exceptions of the Presidents proclamation of May 29/65. By order of Col O. Brown (Sgd) James A. Bates Capt & AAAG Rec'd Nov 25th 1865 A. J. Dietrick Washington D.C. Nov 23rd 1865 O Rec'd Nov 25th 1865 Forwards power of attorney from David D Smith of Norfolk Va. also papers in the case of lease by him of "Graves Ship Yard" - desires revocation of the order placing Mr Graves in possession of the Yard. Endorsed Washington Nov 24th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col O Brown Asst Comr &c for investigation and report. Papers to be returned. By order of Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Commissioner &c (Sgd) Wm Fowler AAG Richmond Va Nov 25th 1865. Respectfully returned to Maj Genl Howard Commissioner The order restoring the property of Wm. A. Graves was issued by the Asst Commissioner on the said Graves filing in this office. 1st A copy of the amnesty oath under the President's Proclamation of May 29th 1865. 2nd Affidavit that he was not embraced in any of the exception of said Proclamation. 3rd Evidence that no proceedings had been commenced against the property by the U.S. Dist Court. 4th Proof of title. The Asst commissioner learns that the lease to Smith was first made out in accordance with the printed form enclosed herein. on the affidavit of Mr Johnston, that, it was the understanding
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