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34 O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Hambrick, Paul R. Actg. S.A. Comr. W. 396. 2. V. 67. Bu. R. F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va., July 8th. 67. Respectfully referred to Lieut. Paul R. Hambrick, Act. S.A.C. - This communication to be returned with receipt of enclosed transportation, Orders Nos. 1555, 1556, & 1557, acknowledged thereon. O. Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols Asst. Comr. W.374.2.V.67 White, George Q. Bvt. Maj: Chf. Q.M.& D.O. 6 Recd back July 8th 67 U.S. Military Telegraph By Telegraph from New York July 5th 67 To Genl. O.O. Howard Freedmens Bureau - Francis E. Williams and Frances E. Newton ae colored teachers at Norfolk, Va. Will not asst. commissioner to expeditions. (Sgd) J. Brinton Smith War Dept. Bu. R.F.& A.L. Office Chf. Qr. Mr. Washington July 5th 1867 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr &c. Richmond Va. and attention invited to enclosed dopy of Telegram from Rev. J. Brinton Smith, agent, Prot. Episcopal Freedmen's Commission. If the facts are as stated therein, the Asst. Comr. will please cause the transportation to be issued and sent to the parties as soon as practicable. By order of Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard, Comr. (Sgd) Henry M. Whittelsey Bvt. Brig. Genl. & Chf. Q.M. Bu. R.F.& A.L. Bu. R.F.& A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr Richmond Va. July 8th 67 35 Respectfully referred to Bvt. Maj. George Q. White, C.Q.M.& D.O. who will issue the transportation. O. Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols Asst. Comr. B.383.2.V.67 Barnes, Stuart 17 Rec'd back July 6th 67 I hereby certify that the within amount was paid me by Capt. Stuart Barnes - as herein stated - It was not paid on the date of the within, but was paid within a reasonable time thereafter - I believe one hundred dollars of the amount had been paid me before the date of the within receipt by Capt. Barnes' check - Given under my hand this 5th of July 1867. (Sgd) David May City of Petersburg to wit: I, James M. Donnan a notary public in the city aforesaid, do certify that David May this day made oath before me that the facts stated in the foregoing certificate, which is signed by him, are true to the best of his recollection and belief. Given under my hand this 5th day of July 1867 (Sgd) Jas. M. Donnan Notary Public Bu. R.F.& A.L. Hd. Qrs. 2nd S. Dist. Va. Petersburg Va. July 5th 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr, inviting attention to affidavit of Mr. David May on the enclosed voucher. Circular from Hd. Qrs. asst. cor. Va. dated Sept. 27th 1865 is the authority for the appointment of such agents, but no copy thereof is on file in this office as stated in the within communication of Stuart Barnes. (Sgd) J.R. Stone Bvt. Maj. & S.A.C.
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