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310 are supported by the Gov't but live along barely supporting themselves. and no doubt. if they remain here, will have to be supported by the Gov't. very soon. as the opportunities for labor are falling off in this vicinity, (Sgd) C B Wilder Capt & AQM &c Official James A Bates AAAG Filed under "W" (Wilder) Carter B.C, Bvt Maj AQM &c Wytheville Va Nov 22d 1865. H 168 Recd Back Dec 9th 1865. Endorsed Wytheville Va Dec 4th 1865 Respectfully returned. I learn on inquiry that Mr Kent has been pardoned by the President. I was not aware of this when I forwarded the document, I presume in that case we could have no control of the building. at any rate if he is willing to take the necessary steps for its delivery. (Sgd) Buel C Carter Bvt Maj AQM &c Official James A Bates AAAG Filed. Bates Jas. A. AAAG Richmond Va Dec 11th 1865. L.B.3d.Vol page 186. Why transportation orders remain unused and are returned at this late period. Endorsed Lynchburg Va Dec 11th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Comr, The requests were retained until the parties should appear to claim them. The constant hiring out of those receiving support from government or treated for disease causes their disappearance. The Richmond request however was returned in consequence of promise of Qr Mr Dept that they would send parties to Richmond on Gov't boat and save expenses, Twelve only were sent and when notified that no more boats were going. the order was returned you. (Sgd) R.S. Lacy Capt & AQM &c Official James A Bates AAAG Filed under "B" Barnes Stuart Capt & AQM &c Petersburg Va Dec 1st 1865. 196 Rec'd Back Dec 6th 1865 Endorsed Norfolk Va Dec 4th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr &c I shall be able to send a good Officer to Southampton Co in a a few days who will be able to settle all the claims of freedmen. The people have sent delegations to me for an officer to come and settle the past year and contract for another. 311 (Sgd) A S Flagg Capt & AQM Official James A Bates AAAG Filed Jackson Thos.P. Asst Supt Norfolk Va Nov 28th 1865. 196 Rec'd Back Dec 6th 1865. Endorsed Norfolk Va Dec 4th 1865 Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Comr &c Approved. (Sgd) A S Flagg Capt & AQM Afficial [[Official]] James A Bates AAAG Filed (see L.B.Vol.3d.page 172.) Wilder C B Capt & AQM Fort Monroe Dec 26th 1865 L.R.W.87. Estimate for funds for month of Dec 1865 Endorsed Richmond Va Jany 1st 1866 Respectfully returned to Capt C.B. Wilder AQM &c with Estimate for Funds. for correction. Par 4 Cir 17 Hd Qrs Bureau Washington Sept 20th 1865 requires Estimates for Funds to be made in duplicate By order of Col O Brown (Sgd) Geo Q White Capt C.Q.M. & F.A. Official James A Bates AAAG Ret'd Jan 1st 1866. Richards Mrs S.A. Inglewood Dec 22d 1865 L.R.R.5. Asks assistance from Gov't to support her negroes Endorsed Washington Dec 30th 1865 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr &c who will please do what he can in this case. The writer has been informed of this reference, By order of Maj Genl Howard (Sgd) Max Woodhull AAG Richmond Va Jany 1st 1866 Respectfully referred to Maj James Johnson Supt 10th Dist who will examine into the condition of the three col'd people referred to in enclosed letter. If they need rations you will issue to them, By order of Col O. Brown James A Bates AAAG Fowd Jan 1st 1866 Green W.E. Charlotte Co Va Dec 22d 1865 see 1st.Vol.1866 page 51} R.L.G.12. Applies for transportation for certain freedmen from Va to Miss. Endorsed Respectfully forwarded to Capt Barnes approved (Sgd) H A Carrington Act Asst Supt
