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why such delay should not be granted, 
By order of bol O Brown. 
James A Bates aaah

H.S. Merrell Lieut & Supt
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L.R.M.179 2 Vol 1866.
Endorsement on letter of Lieut H.S. Merrell Supt &c. relative to issue of rations to freemen the value to be secured on their crops.

Head Qrs Asst Comr Bureau R F & A L Va Richmond Mar 7"/66
Respty returned to Lieut H.S. Merrell. to know whether any good reason exists why the within issue should be made.
By order of Col O Brown
James A. Bates AAAG

Virginia Dept of
Nathan Birriel
G. Triplet

(not entered)
Endorsement on statements of Nathan Binnis relative to his signing a petition to Congress for a Tent Govt for the state. Also relative to Mr G Triplet refusing to hire him.

Head Qrs B.R.F & A L Sub Dist "C. Woodstock Va Feb 19/66
Respty forwarded to Capt W.S. How Supt with the information that I have rec'd a letter from this man (G Triplet) in which he acknowledges having seen Binnis' signature on a petition to the house of Representatives. 0 As Binnis is a Refugee, he has applied to me for help. his business being ruined by the action of said G Triplet - He has also been informed that he can live here any longer. since he signed that Petition.
(Sgd) J.R. H. Hall Lt & Asst Supt

Head Qrs Asst Comr Bureau RF & AL Richmond Ma 7"/66
Respty forwarded to Bvt Brig Genl E.W. Smith A.A. Genl Dept Va. The freedmens Court has no jurisdiction in this case.
(Sgd) O Brown Col & Asst Comr
Official James A. Bates Act Asst Adg't Genl

Virginia Dept of
J.R. H. Hall Lt & Asst Supt

L.R.H.1114. 2d Vol 1866.
Endorsement on letter of Lieut J.T.H. Hall Asst Supt wishing to know if the Freedmens Court can try cases of Refugees &c &c

Head Qrs Asst Comr Bureau RF & AL Richmond Mar 7"/66
Respty forwarded to Bvt Brig Genl E.W. Smith AAG Dept of Va. the Bureau not having jurisdiction in these cases.
(Sgd) O Brown Col & Asst Comr
Official James A. Bates Act Asst Adg't Genl

Wm L. James Col & C.Q.M. Dept of Va
Orange & Alex R.R. 
J.M. Broaders G.T.A.
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L.R.B. 230.2.vol.1866.
Endorsement on letter of J.M. Broaders G.T.A. Orange & Alexandria R.R. encloses paper received in lieu of transportation order for passage of 9 persons from Lynchburg to Charlottesville, desires an order for the same.

Head Qrs Asst Comr Bureau RF & AL Richmond Mar 7"/66
Respty referred to Col W.L. James Chf Qr Mr Dept Va These parties were sent to be tried by Military Commission. under order from Dept Hd Qrs.
(Sgd) O Brown Col & Asst Comr
Official James A. Bates Act Asst Adg't Genl

F.J. Massey Lt & Asst Supt
Saml. C. White

Not Entered)
Endorsement on Certificate of oath of Samuel. C. White of Va. dated Norfolk May 20"/65
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