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434 H. 45. 2. V. 67. Stone, J. R. Bvt: Maj: & S.A.C. Hd. Qrs. First Military Dist. Richmond, Va. May 25th 67. Respectfully referred to Bvt. Brig: Genl O. Brown, Asst. Comr. B.R.F. & A.L. for prompt investigation and report By Command of Maj. Genl. Schofield (Sgd.) J. L. Rathtone A.D.C. and A.A.A. Genl Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Ste. of Va. Richmond, Va. May 25th 1867. Respectfully referred to Bvt. Maj: J. R. Stone, S.A.C. for prompt investigation & report, if it appears upon investigation that manifest injustice will be done by the proposed sale_ The officer investigating the matter will order said sale suspended until further instructions are received. sgd O. Brown Bvt Brig: Genl Vols. Asst. Comr. official Garrick Mallery AAAG G. 23. 2. V. 67 Va. First Dist. of Recvd. back May 25th 1867. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 9th S. Dist. Va. Winchester, Va. May 23rd 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lt. Col. Geo. Gibson, 11th U.S.I. & pres. of the board for the appointment of Registering officers (thro: Bvt Brig: Genl O. Brown, Asst. Comr) with the following information- About the middle of April last, I was requested by Bvt. Maj; W. H. Brown, 5th U.S. Cav. to recommend Col Russell for appointment, but not being personally acquainted with his political status, I deemed it proper to make some inquiries, and the result convinced me, that as Mr Russell had no sympathy with the efforts the Government was making for the reconstruction of the States lately in rebellion, I could not consistently recommend him_ My conclusions were arrived at from conversations with prominent Union men, who resided here during the war, and others who have been here since its close. Inclosed are the affidavits of two respectable gentlemen, could be multiplied by others to a large amount, which help to establish the political standing of Mr Russell. (sgd.) John A. McDonnell Capt V.R.C. & S.A.C. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. May 25th 1867. Respectfully returned to Col. S. F. Chalfin, A.A. Genl. sgd O, Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl Vols. A.C. official Garrick Mallery AAAG 435 M. 212. 1. V. 67. Va. First Dist. of Recvd: back May 25th 67. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Office S. Dist. of Eastern Shore, Va. Drummondtown, Va_ May 20th 67. Respectfully returned to S. C. Armstrong, with the statement that upon investigation of the within case, I find that this case, has not been tried, and that James Martin was wrongly informed by the constable. Mr. Richard Ayers, never having set upon the case. This case will be tried the 3rd Saturday of June, and James Martin informed me that he thinks that justice will be given to him, when the case is tried. (sgd.) George P. Sherwood 1st Lieut. & A.S.A.C. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Ste. of Va. Richmond, Va May 25th 67 Respectfully returned to Col. S. F. Chalfin, A.A.G. inviting attention to endorsement of Lt. Geo. P. Sherwood, A.S.A.C. sgd O, Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery AAAG S. 146. 1. V. 67. War Dept. Bu, &c. Recvd. back May 25th 67. Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Office A.S.A.C. Warrenton, Va. May 10th 1867. Respectfully returned to Capt. S. P. Lee, S.A.C. his attention invited to the statements of A. F. Gaines & Dr Eliason, These statements concur with the verbal, statements of Nelson Gibson & W. Redman, I have given the case to the Commonwealths attorney to be brought before the Grand Jury at this May term of the Court. Carter would compromise, but not able to do so for lack of means & I think he will be dealt with as he deserves by this court. (sgd.) W. S. Chase, 2nd Lt. V.R.C & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst: Comr: Ste. of Va_ Richmond, Va_ May 25th 67. Respectfully returned to Maj. Genl O. O. Howard Comr. inviting attention to endorsement of Lt. W. S. Chase. A.S.A.C. & enclosed papers. sgd O, Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl Vols. Asst. Comr. Official Garrick Mallery AAAG
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