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4 them repeatedly myself, to accept far more inviting offers than this to go to Florida — others have done the same — but, owing to their strong local attachments and fear of going far South, and especially, to the opposition of Calvin Pepper of Norfolk, whom they seem to regard as a Demi-God, they cannot be induced so far, at least, to go to that state. [[left margin]] Pepper. C. [[/left margin]] It would, in the present state of feeling, damage the interests of Florida emigration to present this scheme. Besides, the negroes are keen and wary, and were they disposed to go, this statement would have no effect upon them. Should a man whom they know and trust go to Florida and return with personal knowledge they might be induced to go. I believe many would. (Sgd) S. C. Armstrong Supt 9th Dist Bureau R F & A L Head Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Va Ap'l 9th/66 [[left margin]] Armstrong S. C. Supt &c [[/left margin]] Resply returned Maj Genl O. O. Howard Com'r with reference to endorsement of Genl S. C. Armstrong Supt 9th Dist. (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Comr Official James A. Bates Capt & A A A G L.R. C.270. 2d Vol.1866. Rec'd Back Ap'l 8th 1866. Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs 9th Dist Va Fort Monroe Ap'l 6th/66 [[left margin]] War Dept Bureau &c 1. Vol. 384. [[/left margin]] Respty returned. Lt Morton is a faithful Officer and devoted to his duties, but he lacks force and tact. He has a difficult county to manage, and, I believe from personal knowledge of him that he cannot do as well there as other officers in this District might. I have contemplated a transfer but would prefer that a new officer should be sent to take his place. (Sgd) S. C. Armstrong Supt 9th Dist Va 5 Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Comr Va Richmond Va Apl 9th 66 [[left margin]] Morton Lemuel Lt & Asst Supt [[/left margin]] Respty forwarded to Maj Genl O. O. Howard Com'r with request that a competent Officer be sent to relieve Lieut Lemuel Morton (Sgd) O. Brown Col & Asst Com Official James A. Bates Capt & A A A G Rec'd Back April 13th/66 & Filed (see Endorsement) L.R. W.385. 2d Vol.1866. Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Comr Va Richmond Va Ap'l 9th/66 [[left margin]] Armstrong S.C. Supt &c 30. Weeks Mr. [[/left margin]] Respty referred to Genl S. C. Armstrong Supt 9th Dist who will ascertain what is required by the A.M. Society and report to this office. Mr Weeks will be instructed to send his communications hereafter through the regular channels. By order of Col O Brown Asst Com'r James A. Bates Capt & A A A G L.R. C.264. 2d Vol.1866. Rec'd Back April 8th 1866 Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com Va Richmond Va April 9th/66 [[left margin]] How W.S. Bvt Maj & A Q M 64 [[/left margin]] Respty returned to Maj W. S. How to know whether the rent has been collected and to what date, if so, whether it has been accounted for to the Treasury Dept. By order of Col O Brown Asst Com'r James A. Bates Capt & A A A G The first Endorsement was not recorded in this Book L.R. S.61. 2d Vol.1866. Rec'd Back April 7th 1866 Chief Qr Mr's Office Dept of Va Richmond Va Aprl 4th/66 [[left margin]] Shelton T. W. [[/left margin]] Respty returned to Bvt Brig Genl E. W. Smith Asst Adjt Gnl Dept of Va. with the report that it is not in my power to assist Mr Shelton in this matter. [[left margin] 1. V. 355. [[/left margin]] (Sgd) Wm L. James Col & Chf Qr Mr [[left margin]] How W. S. Bt Maj A.Q.M. &c [[/left margin]] (over)
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