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MONTHLY REPORT of 1st Lieut. H. S. Merrell, [[strikethrough]] Assistant Commissioner [[/strikethrough]] Supt of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, for the 3rd district State of Virginia, of Abandoned or Confiscated Lands in his possession in the 3rd district State of Virginia, during the month ending 31st december, 1865.

[[14 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. | DESCRIPTION. BUILDINGS. | REMARKS. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unknown | Henrico | On Bluff foot of Broad Street formerly Known as Chimborazo 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 and Freedmen |
| Unknown | Henrico | Formerly Known as Camp Lee | Aug 10 | Turned over by Military authorities |   |   | Lands abandoned Barracks Confiscated |   |   |   |   | Thirty one Barracks & Buildings | These Barracks were built by the Confederates as a Camp of Instruction and are now used as a Camp for Freedmen and Refugees | 
| Unknown | Henrico | Formerly Known as Howard Grove Hospital |   | Turned over by Military authorities |   |   | Lands abandoned |   |   |   |   | Fourteen Barracks | These Barracks were built by the Confederates as a Hospital and are now used as a Hospital for Refugee Freedmen |
| Unknown | Henrico | Formerly Known as a State Lot Baron 1/4 Branch |   | Turned over by Military authorities |   |   | Barracks Confiscated |   |   |   |   | Eleven Barracks | These Barracks were built by the Confederates and used by them as a Quarter Masters dept  One of these Barracks was Sold 23 dec 1865 by order of Gen Howard |
TOTAL.

NOTES-1. In the column of 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 self-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.

STATION:  Richmond Va
Date: 1st January 1866

H S Merrell
1st Lieut & Supt Assistant Commissioner.
3rd District City of Richmond & County of Henrico

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