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40 O Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Comr. B.405.2.V.67 Hambrick, Paul R. Lt. & Actg: S.A.C. 70. War Dept. Bu.R.F. & A.L. Washington D.C. July 8th 67 Respectfully referred to the Asst. Comr. of Va. for investigation and report. By Order of Maj: Gen'l O.O. Howard (Sgd.) F.D. Sewall A.A.A.Gen'l Bu:R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. July 9th 67 Respectfully referred to Lt. P.R. Hambrick, Actg. S.A.C. for investigation and report. O Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Comr. G.30.2.V.67 Freedmans Aid Society of Philadelph. Office of the Board of Registration of Amherst: Co. Va. Amherst: C.H. Va. June 27th 67 Respectfully referred to Capt. R.S. Lacey, S.A.Comr. Lynchburg Va. It appears from the investigation I have made that the within applicant would be very acceptable to the Freedpeople of this region as a teacher. She is now teaching the freed children but she needs remuneration and the people can not afford it. There are a large number of colored people here & I think an instructor very necessary. If consistent with the rules of action of the Philadel. Society spoken of within, I would respectfully recommend that Mrs. Virginia. A. Chockley √ be employed by it. (Sgd.) Wm. P. Richards. U.S.A. Bu.R.F.& A.L. Hd. Qrs. 7th S. Dist. Ste. of Va. 41 Lynchburg, Va. July 6th 1867. Respectfully forwarded thru Bvt: Brig: Gen'l O. Brown Asst. Comr.. Approved. It has been impracticable in the past to establish a school at Amherst, C.H. because of the opposition of the people to a "Yankee" teacher. This may afford an opening and secure to the freedmen a means of educating themselves. Mr. Stradling the Supt. of Schools is now in this city and will investigate fully if desired by the society. (Sgd.) R.S. Lacey Agent, Bu. &c. Bu.R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Com'r Va. Richmond, Va. July 9th 67 Respectfully referred to the Philadelphia Freedmans Aid Society. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Gen'l Vols. Asst. Com'r W.399.2.V.67 Armstrong, S.C. √ Agent, Bu: &c: Bu:R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 7th Div. 5th S. Dist. Va. Drummondtown, Va. June 29th 67 Respectfully forwarded to Capt. Garrick Mallery, A A A Gen'l (thro: S.Dist. Hd. Qrs.) inviting attention to the within application of Dr. John J. Wise, and enclosed lease of said property, made by Bvt. Maj: Geo. H. French which is endorsed by said French without date. (Sgd.) George P. Sherwood 1st Lt. & A.S.A.C. Bu:R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Com'r Va. Richmond, Va. July 9th 67 Respectfully returned to Genl. S.C. Armstrong, Agt &c. for explanation - The Asst. Comr. is unable to see the connection between the enclosed copy of lease and the claim of Dr. J.J. Wise for rent. Is the building used and necessary for an office, if so what rent is demanded.
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