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346 B. 237. 1. V. 67 Bates, James A. Capt & S.A. Comr. 391. Recvd back May 9th 67 War Dept. Bureau. R.F. & A.L. Office Chief Qr Mr, Washington, May 6th 1867. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj: Genl O. Brown, Asst. Comr, Bu. R.F. & A.L. for Virginia, remarking that in the within application Edith Palmatere & her daughter Melissa, are described as white while in the brief of the letter they are designated as colored. If they are white it does not appear that they are loyal Refugees, nor does it appear that they would cease to be a charge to the Govt. on their arrival at Baltimore, should the transportation asked for be granted. It is noticed that the card of Dr. Lewis M. Eastman of Baltimore is enclosed, but what connection Dr. Eastman has with the case is not apparent from anything in the papers forwarded by the Asst. Comr. Attention is respectfully invited to the last paragraph of the enclosed circular from this office (No 1. of Jan. 2. 1867.) By command of Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard, Comr. (Sgd) Henry M. Whittlesey Bvt: Brig: Genl Chf. Q.M. Bu. R.F.& A.L. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst Comr. Ste. of Va Richmond, Va. May 6th 1867. Respectfully returned to Capt. J. A Bates, inviting attention to endorsement of Maj: General O. O. Howard, Comr. Sgd. O. Brown Bvt: Maj: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery A A A G S. 237. 2. V. 67 White, George Q. Bvt: Maj: & Chf. Qr Mr. & D.O. Recvd. back May 9th 67 Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Office Supt. of Education Richmond, Va_ May 9th 1867. Respectfully returned to Genl O. Brown, Asst. Comr. with the recommendation that the within request be granted. (Sgd.) R. M. Manly Supt. of Education Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Ste. of Va Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867. Respectfully referred to Bvt: Maj: G. Q. White, Chf Qr. Mr. & D.O. who is authorized to rent the building for the purpose named. Sgd O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols, Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery A A A G 347 A.345.2.V.67 Armstrong, S. C. Agent. Bu. &c. 385. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Ste. of Va. Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867 Respectfully returned to Genl. S. C. Armstrong, Agent in chge. for the other papers in this case. Sg'd O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. R.120.2.V.67 DeLamater, J. J. Bvt: Lt: Col: Surg: in Chief Bu. &c. Recvd. back May 9th 1867 Bureau R.F. & A.L. Dist. Va. Office Surg: in Chief Dist. Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867. Respectfully returned to Brig: Genl. O. Brown Asst. Comr. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Dist Va. approving the within application and recommending that the usual Hospital rations be furnished these persons who, owing to their infirm condition really require the said rations as a sanitary necessity. (Sgd) J. J. DeLamater Bvt: Lt: Col. & Surg. U.S.V. Surg. in chief Bu. R.F. & A.L. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Ste. of Va_ Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867 Respectfully returned to Surg. J. J. DeLamater, Surg in Ch._ These persons cannot receive Hospital rations, without they are borne on the Hospital reports. Surg. DeLamater will take such action in the case as humanity and the interests of the Bureau require. Sg'd O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery A.A.A.G. M.241.2.V.67, White, George, Q. Bvt: Maj: Chf. Q.M. & D.O. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst: Comr. Ste. of Virginia. Richmond, Va. May 10th 1867 Respectfully referred to Bvt: Maj: G. Q. White Chief Q.M. & D.O. who will purchase the necessary supplies within the counties where they are required, and turn over the same to Lt. Herman Schreiner Chf. C.S. &c. Sg'd O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery A A A G
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