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232 K I cannot learn that there is, in fact, any foundation for the rumors of an insurrectionary movement on the part of the Freedmen in this state. I have made many Enquiries, and cannot hear in any instanse of such a movement being contemplated by the Freedmen. as a precautionary measure, I have consulted with Maj Genl Terry in regard to the disposition of troops. and have authorized the Employment of a few secret agents to go among the freedmen and to report any acts on their part of an insurrectionary nature. (Sgd) O.Brown Col & asst comr Official James A. Bates AAAG Ret'd Dec 10th 1865. Kent Robert Wytheville Va Dec 7th 1865 see 1st.V.1866 page 2} L.R.K.2. Bureau RF &c Supt 8th Dist Va Wytheville Va Dec 7th 1865 Respectfully forwarded for within named information necessary Blanks &c. (Sgd) Burl.C. Carter Bvt Maj a.q.m. & Supt &c Bureau RF & AL Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 Respectfully forwarded to U.States Sanitary Commission Army & Navy claim Agency Washington D.C By order of Col. O. Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Dec 10th 1865 Smith Jr Benj. E. Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 L.R.S.6. Bureau RF & AL Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt C.B. Wilder for investigation and report. By order of Col. O. Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Dec 10th 1865. Brown Rob't. C. Brandy Station Va Dec 5th 1865 L.R.B.19. Referred to Col Brown for report. By order (Sgd)Max Woodhull AAG Dec 6th 65 Bureau RF & AL Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 Respectfully referred to Capt Crandon for report By order of Col. O. Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Dec 10th 1865. 233 Bernard A N Fredericksburg Va Dec 4th 1865. L.R.B.18. Refd to Col Brown for remarks. By order (Sgd) Max Woodhull AAG Bureau RF & AL Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 Respectfully referred to Mai Johnson for such action as the interests of the Bureau require. By order of Col O Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Dec 10th 1865. Rec'd Back May 2d/66 & Filed McIlwane [[McIlwaine]] &c Petesburg [[Petersburg]] Va Nov 11th 1865 176/243 Rec'd Back Dec 9th 1865. Endorsed Petersburg Va Dec 8th/65 Respectfully returned with required papers Enclosed (Sgd) Stuart Barnes Capt & aqm Bureau RF & A Lands Richmond Va Dec 9th 1865 Respectfully returned to Capt Stuart Barnes a.q.m. & Supt 2d Dist. who will comply with the last Par of endorsement, of date Nov 28th 1865. from these Head Quarters Capt B will certify that the enclosed is a true copy of Mr McIlwaine's Pardon. By order of Col.O.Brown James A Bates AAAG Ret'd Dec 10th 1865. Tinsley Thos. Alex &, G.G. York County Va Nov 11th 1865 248 Rec'd Dec 9th 1865. Apply for the rents which have accrued from their farms. "Lansdowne" & "Briarhurst" since their taking the "Amnesty Oath" under proclamation of May 29th 1865. Endorsed War Dept Bureau RF & AL Washington Dec 6th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown asst comr &c Richmond Va. Does any reason exist in this case for disallowing uncollected rents for the period subsequent to dates of Pardon.? By order of Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Commissioner (Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G.
