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242 243 why such delay should not be granted, By order of bol O Brown. James A Bates aaah H.S. Merrell Lieut & Supt 258 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. 276 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 (over)