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tract of land is free from all incumbrance except that of the government. (Sgd M.B. Sinclair)

Fredericksburg Va Jan 4th 1865
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O.Brown Asst Com'r &c for his information. The monthly Report for Dec 1865 of the Asst Supt &c for the Sub Dist of Prince William Co shows that the Lands of F.A. Weeden are now occupied.
(Sgd) James Johnson Maj &c Supt
[[left margin note]] See S.O. No. 36.
par. 2. Feby 23d/66 [[/left margin note]]

Richmond Va Jany, 6th 1866
Respectfully returned to Maj James Johnson for compliance with G.O. 19. series of 1865, from these Head Qrs.
By order of Col. O. Brown
James A. Bates A A A G
Retd Jan 6th 1866
Rec'd Back Feby 22d/66 & Filed

Buchanan J.A.
Washington D.C.
Jan 4th 1866

L.R.B.76. Relative to rents for Thomas and Alexander Tinsley for use of their property since the date of pardon
Endorsed

Thomas Tinsley
Alex Tinsley
Washington Jan 4th 1866
Respectfully referred Col. O. Brown Asst Comr Richmond Va who will please have this case investigated at once. The statements within show an attempt on the part of subordinates to disobey positive orders, which requires explanation. An early report is requested and if injustice has been done to Messrs Tinsley it should be rectified immediately.
By order of Maj Genl O.O. Howard
Commissioner
(Sgd) Wm. Fowler A A G

Richmond Va Jan 6th 1866

C.B. Wilder
Capt & A Q M
Respectfully referred to Capt C.B. Wilder A.Q.M. & Supt 9th Dist for immediate investigation & report, and for compliance with endorsement of Maj Genl O.O. Howard
These papers to be returned.
By order of Col O. Brown
James A Bates AAAG

Fow'd. Jan 6th 1866
see page 138.

Wilcox J.F.
Capt & Asst Supt
Danville Va
Dec 28th 1865

L.R. W. 114. Relative to Chaplain P.J. Hawk 188th Pa vols receiving money for Indenturing children without consent of their parents &c &c
Endorsed

over

Lynchburg Va Dec 31st 1865

J P Hawk
Chaplain &C
Respectfully forwarded to Col. O Brown, with request that Chaplain Hawk be required to refund these monies in question. His address is unknown to this office.

Directions have been given to revoke or cancel the indentures, as his orders were to bind out those only who had no parents, or those whose parents were supported by Government.
(Sgd) R.S. Lacy Capt & AQM &c

Richmond Va Jan 8th 1866

Respectfully referred to Chaplain Hawks Morrisville, Bucks County Pa. to know what was done with the money collected.
By order of Col. O. Brown.
James A. Bates AAAG

Fowd Jan 6th 1866.
See page 62

Daniels Geo W
Farmville Va
Jan 3d 1866
L.R. D. 14. Asks that something be done to prevent the freedmen from cutting away his wood and otherwise depredating upon his farm.
Endorsed

Richmond Va Jan 6th 1866

Stuart Barnes
Capt & A Q M
Respectfully referred to Capt Barnes who will attend to this matter at once. It is desirable that Mr. Daniels complaints should cease
By order of Col. O. Brown
James A Bates A A A G

Fowd Jan 7th/66

Merrell H.S.
Lieut & Supt
Richmond Va
Jan 6th 1866
L.R. M. 63. Requests transportation for 12 freedpeople to Vineland, N.J.
Endorsed

Richmond Va Jan 6th 1866
Respectfully returned to Lt. Merrell Supt for information as to why these people are dependent on the government.
By order of Col. O Brown
James A Bates A A A G

Ret'd Dec 7, 66
Recd Back see page 7

Gibbs W.H.
Petersburg Va
Jan 5th 1866

L.R. G. 13. applies for transportation to Columbia S.C for a cold girl & her child, his servants.
Endorsed

Petersburg Jan 5th 1866

Stuart Barnes
Capt & A Q M
Respectfully forwarded approved. This woman is now dependent on charity for support. The applicant has satisfied this office that she will be cared for at her home.

(Sg'd) Stuart Barnes Capt & A Q M &c

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