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War Department,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, etc.
Aug. 3, 1865

Respectfully referred to Col. O. Brown, Asst. Commr, &c. Richmond, Va.

Mr. Schmelz has received the President's pardon, and, from all accounts, is a loyal man, and entitled according to the opinion of the authorities here, to the control of his property. Please have the case investigated and, if entitled to restoration, cause the property to be given up without further orders from this office.

L.R. S.-10.

By order of 
Maj. Gen. [[?]]
Wm Fowler
Capt. & Asst. Adjt. Genl.

Hd Qrs Asst Com'r
Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Richmond Va Aug 7/65
Resp'y referred to Capt A. S. Flagg, Supt etc who will investigate and report upon this case immediately.
By order of
Col. O. Brown
P. S. Evans
A.A.A.G.

Hd Qrs Asst Com
R'd Aug 7/65
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Office Supt. at Dist of Va.
Aug 9 1865
Respectfully referred to L. J. Hawk Ft Monroe for investigation and report.
A. S. Flagg
Capt. Supt Ref &c
AB 80
R. O.S. 8.7.65. Fd 8.9.65