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MONTHLY REPORT of Lieut H. S. Merrell, Superintendent, [[strikethrough]] Assistant Commissioner [[/strikethrough]] of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, for the State of Virginia, of Abandoned Lands in his possession in the State of Virginia, during the month ending 31st. October, 1865.

[[16 Columned Table]]
| Name of Former Owner. | Location. County or Parish. | Location Other Boundaries. | Alterations Since Last Report. Gained. Date. | Alterations Since Last Report. Gained. How. | Alterations Since Last Report. Lost. Date. | Alterations Since Last Report. Lost. How. | How Held, (Abandoned Or Confiscated.) | Description. Cultivated. | Description. Acres Uncultivated. Acres Woodland. | Description. Acres Uncultivated. Acres Cleared. | Description. Total No. Acres. Lots. | Description. Buildings. | Length of Time Rented | Rent per Month | Remarks. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 
| Unknown | Henrico | On Bluff foot of Broad Street formally known as Chimborago Hospital |   |   |   |   | Lands Abandoned Barracks Confiscated |   |   |   | 35 | Ninety One Barracks |   |   | These Barracks were built by the Confederates for a Hospital and are now used as a Camp for Refugees & Freedmen. There are at this Camp Eleven Hundred and Seventy Two inmates, all self sustaining except Eight three, |
| Walter Gwynne | Richmond | On 2nd. St between Leigh & Jackson | Aug 1st. | Poss: Ordered by Mil: Authorities |   |   | Abandoned | House & Lot |   |   |   | One |   | $15 |   | 
| Unknown | Henrico | Formarlly Known as Camp Lee | Aug. 10th. | Turned over by Mil: Authorities |   |   | Lands Abandoned Barracks Confiscated |   |   |   |   | Thirty one Barracks & 3 Buildings |   |   | Thee Barracks were built by the Confederates as a Camp of Instruction and are now used as a Camp for Freedmen & Refugees. There are at this Camp Three hundred inmates all of whom are self sustaining. |
| Unknown | Henrico | Formally Known as How'd. Gro: Hosptl. |   | Turned over by Mil: Authorities |   |   | Lands Abandoned Barracks Confiscated |   |   |   |   | Fourteen Barracks |   |   | These Barracks were built by the Confederates as a Hospital, and are now used as a Camp for Refugees & Freedmen. There are at this Camp Two hundred and thirty seven inmates | 
Total.

Notes.-1. In the Remarks will be stated the number of Refugees or Freedmen on each farm or tract of land, how they are employed, and whether they are elf-supporting; also such other facts in relation to farms as may be of interest.
2. If more than one blank is necessary in making this Report, they will be attached together by proper fasteners on the left-hand margin, as indicated by the * * *.
3. The back of the Reports may be used for Remarks, in addition to the proper column on the face.

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H S Merrell
Lieut & Superintendent
[[strikethrough]] Assistant Commissioner. [[/strikethrough]] 


    

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