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28 Shoemaker L.M. Danville Va Jan 5th 1866 L.R. S.22. Communication relative to trial of Robert White (cold) for theft of a lot of tobacco. Gives full statement of the case and a previous trials. Endorsed R.S. Lacy Capt & A.Q.M. Robert White (cold) Richmond Va Jan 11th 1866 Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown Asst Comr Bureau of Refugees &c. It would seem that the offence is of so grave a character that the accused should be brought before Military Commission instead of a freedmens court. By order of Maj Gen'l Terry (Sgd) Ed W Smith AAG Richmond Va Jan 11th 1886 Respectfully referred to Cap Lacy who will make application to the district commander for the appointment of a Military Commission for the trial of White. The Freedmens Court not having jurisdiction in crimes of such magnitude. By order of Col. O. Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Jan 11th 1866 See page 61 Jones C.A. "M.D." Rec'd Back Jan 11th 1866 Endorsed Richmond Va Jan 10th 1866 Respectfully returned to Col O Brown calling his attention to the following facts, Viz: T.F.P. Crandon Capt & AQM I have no official or other knowledge that this officer ever had a contract. It is not stated on the face of the account that he had such, nor the authority by which he did this service, nor do any papers accompany the acc't showing these facts. Under these circumstances I cannot, under the orders I am acting under, approve it. I suggest that it be returned for this information in some official form. x x x x x x x x Many Physicians in various parts of the state have rendered voluntary service to Freedmen. If we open a door for their presentation it will require thousands of dollars to meet them. x x x x x x x x Sgd JJ De Lamater Surg &c & C.M.O. Richmond Va Jan 11th 1866 Respectfully referred to Capt Crandon for investigation & report. By order of Col O Brown (over) 29 James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Jan 12th 1866 see page 15, & 125. Whitehead R Lovington Va Dec 30th 1865 Official copy of letter (W. 123) (see page 22) Head Qrs Asst Com'r Bureau &c Richmond Va Jan 11th 1866 Respectfully referred to Captain RS Lacy AQM & Supt. RS Lacy Capt AQM &c The accompanying document is an official copy of one received this day from Dept Hd Qrs. The Asst Com'r desires Capt Lacy's authority for having Freedmen tried in Civil Courts. By order of Col O Brown James A. Bates AAAG Fow'd Jan 12th 1866 see page 49 Fowler Wm AAG Bureau &c Washington Dec 11th 1865. Rec'd Back Jan 11th 1866 Continuation of Endorsements on letter of enquiry relative to the lessee cutting wood on the Estate of David Minor, Mulberry Island. see 3d. Vol. 1865 page 288} Fort Monroe Va Jan 5th 1866 Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Com'r asking attention to Mr Bartletts 2d report herewith. (Sgd) C.B. Wilder Capt & AQM &c C.B. Wilder Capt & AQM &c Richmond Va Jan 11th 1866 Respectfully returned to Capt C.B. Wilder to know by what authority Messrs Hunt & Gleason cut wood on the Minor farm. By order of Col. O. Brown James A. Bates AAAG Ret'd Jan 12th 1866. see page 75. Wood Dr. W.E. Rec'd Back Jan 11th 1866 Endorsed Washington Jan 8th 1866 Respectfully returned to Col. O. Brown Asst Com'r Richmond Va. This property will be retained under the provisions of Circular No. 20, current Series from this Bureau. By order of Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Commir (Sgd) Wm Fowler A.A.G. Official James A. Bates AAAG Filed (See L.B. 3.V. No. 59) see page 1 Merrell HS Lieut & Supt Richmond Va Dec 29th 1865. Rec'd Back Jan 12th 1866 continuation of Endorsements on letter requesting the building cor of Capitol & 10th St. be turned over to the Bureau. see 3d. Vol 1865 page 306 Richmond Va Jan 1st 1866 Respectfully referred to Col W.S. James Chief QM Dept Va By command of Maj Genl Terry (Sgd) Ed W. Smith AAG
