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352 then at an auction room for sale. I told him to give the safe for security until Taylor was paid. The articles sold cost the Freedman $33.75/100 and but $15.00 was required as liquidation, which Overhalser agreed to pay. Subsequently a gentleman (whom I afterwards ascertained was Mr Wise) called at this office with Overhalser to know the facts in the case, and after hearing my statement in Overhalser's presence, told him (Overhalser) he had better let the case remain settled as it was. The whole matter of the sale, was an evident intention to defraud the Freedman (who was too poor to take the case before the civil courts) and the statement of Overhalser in regard to not having witnesses must be intentionally false. Sg'd John. A. McDonnell Capt & Supt B.C. Cook Bvt Capt & Asst Supt McDonnell J.A. Capt & Supt Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Aug 14th/66 Respectfully returned to Bvt Lt Col Ed. W. Smith A.A.A.G Dept of Va. Attention invited to endorsements of Capt Benj. C. Cook and Capt John. A. McDonnell. By order of Maj Genl A.H. Terry Asst Com'r James A. Bates A.A.A. Gen'l √ L.R.A.391.3.V.66. War Dept Bureau &c Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Aug 14th/66 Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O.O. Howard, Com'r with the request that the information called for in the within communication be furnished as this office is without instructions in the matter. Sg'd Alfred. H. Terry Maj Genl & Asst Com'r Official James A. Bates A.A.A. Genl Rec'd back Aug 17th/66 & Filed See L.B. 4th vol. No. 1234 √ L.R.L.199. 3d.v.66. Lacy R.S. Supt Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Aug 15th/66 Respectfully returned to Capt R.S. Lacy Supt Form for making out report enclosed. Your own name is the only one required on this report. By order of Maj Genl A.H. Terry Asst Com'r (over) 353 James A. Bates A.A.A. Genl (2 Enclosures) √ L.R.T.65. 3d.V.66 Armstrong S.C. Supt. /454 Recd back Aug 15th/66 War Dept. Bur R F & A L Washington Aug 14th/66 Respectfully returned to Maj Genl Terry Asst Com'r of Virginia for a report relative to the ownership of this property and for his opinion as to what action would best secure the welfare of all parties concerned. By order of Maj Genl Howard Com'r. Sg'd Saml Thomas A.A.A. General War Dept Bureau &c Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Aug 15th/66 Respectfully returned to S.C. Armstrong Supt 5th Dist for the reported called for in endorsement of Maj Genl Howard. By order of Maj Genl A.H. Terry Asst Com'r James A. Bates A A A Genl The first endorsement was not recorded in this Book √ L.R.A.388. 3.V.66. Armstrong S.C. Supt War Dept Bureau &c Recd back Aug 15th/66 War Dept Bu R F & A L Washington Aug 14 of 66 Respectfully returned disapproved. It is believed that these freed people would be worse off at Roanoke Island than where they now are By order of Maj Genl Howard Com'r &c Sg'd Saml Thomas A.A.A. General Bureau R F & A L H'd Qrs Asst Com'r Va Richmond Aug 15th/66 Respectfully returned to S.C. Armstrong Supt 5th Dist with reference to endorsement of Maj Genl Howard By order of Maj Genl A.H. Terry Asst Com'r James A. Bates A A A Genl The first endorsement was not recorded in this Book √
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