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is not likely to be given up at any moment, and if this lease is broken, the Teachers will be thrown out of a house, with but little chance of obtaining another from Gov't. I would respectfully urge therefore that Mrs McRea be compelled to abide by the conditions of the order restoring her property. Viz. that it should be restored subject to the lease of third parties.
(Sgd) Charles, E. Johnston Asst Supt

Norfolk Va Nov 24th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Bureau R.F. & A.L. with especial attention called to that part of Mr Johnston's endorsement relating to the difficulty of obtaining another house for the teachers in case this lease is cancelled.
(Sgd) A. S. Flagg Capt & AQM &c

Richmond Va Nov 27th 1865
Respectfully returned to Mr Parker. The Asst Commissioner does not feel authorized under the circumstances to break the lease. 
By order of Col. O. Brown
(Sgd) James. A. Bates Capt & AAAG
Given to Mr Parker


W. B. Williams
Richmond
Nov 16th 1865.
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Rec'd Nov 27th 1865.
Wishes to have temporary use of the building at the corner Fonsher and Leigh Sts. &c
Endorsed

Office Chf QM Dept Va
Richmond Va Nov 16th/65
Respectfully referred to Bvt Lt Col Geo. B. Cadwallader for report as to whom the building named within belongs and whether under control of Q.M. Dept, also, what necessity exists if vacant. to longer retain it, in possession of the Q.M. Dept. 
(Sgd) Wm L. James Col & Chf Q.M. Dept of Va

Asst Qr Mrs Office
Richmond Va Nov 21st 1865
Respectfully returned to Col James with the information that the Building in question is a Carpenter Shop and was occupied by Soldiers as quarters until the 1st of Nov. it has never been in use by the Quarter Master's Dept. and is not under my direction.
I am informed that the property belongs to a Mr Dill,
(Sgd) Geo. B, Cadwallader Bvt Lt Col & AQM

Chief Qr Mrs Office Dept of Va
Richmond Va Nov 27th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col O Brown Asst Com'r &c as this property is not under the control of the Qr Mr Dept, I am informed that the property was purchased from the late owner (Mr Dill) by the Rebel Gov't and was used as a Bakery.
(Sgd) Wm L. James Col & Chf Qr Mr

Bureau R.F. &. A.L.
Richmond Va Nov 27th 1865
Respectfully referred to Lt H. S. Merrell who will make an application for this property.
By order of Col O Brown
(Sgd) James. A. Bates Capt & AAAG
Fow'd Nov 28th 1865.


Jacob. W. Zerkle
Augusta Co Va
Nov 2d 1865.

Rec'd Nov 27th 1865.
Asks that the troops may be retained at Staunton Va and in that vicinity, as ex-rebels are very  boisterous towards Union men.
(Two Enclosures)
Endorsed

Washington Nov 25th 1865
Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r &c for such action as the interests of the service may require.
By order of Maj Genl Howard
Commissioner
(Sgd) Max Woodhull AAG

Richmond Va Nov 27th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Brevet Brig Genl Ed W Smith A.A.G.
(Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr
Fow'd Nov 28th 1865.


Henry M Bowden
Norfolk Va
Oct 11th 1865
2. B. 540.

Rec'd Back Nov 27th 1865.
Endorsed

Norfolk Va Oct 23d 1865.
Respectfully referred to Mr Johnston Asst Supt R.F. & A.L. for Norfolk Co. who will make the investigation desired by Gen'l O. O. Howard and return the results of the 
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