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234 L.285.2.V.67. Lee, S.P. Bvt. Lt. Col. & S.A.C. Recd. back Aug. 20th 67 Bu. R.F. & A.L. State of Va. Office Chf. Q.M. & D.O. Richmond, Va. Aug. 20th 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Va. recommending that permission be given Captain Gates to hire the within mentioned room and that he be directed to forward triplicate copies of leases for same at $5.00 per month with the privilege of retaining it one year. Capt. George Q. White Chf. Q.M. & D.O. (Sgd.) Frank A. White Chief Clerk Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 20th 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lt. Col. S.P. Lee, S.A.C. The recommendation of Capt. George Q. White Chf Q.M. &c in Endorsement hereon will be carried out. By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Garrick Mallery Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A. Genl. R.220.3.V.67. White, George Q. Bvt. Maj: & Chf. Q.M. &c. 240. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 20th 67 Respectfully referred to Capt. George Q. White, Chf. Q.M. &c. for recommendations. By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Garrick Mallery Bvt. Major & A.A.A. Genl. W.487.3.V.67. Armstrong, S.C. Agent Bu. &c: 275. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 20th 67 Respectfully referred to Genl. S.C. Armstrong, Agt. This communication to be returned with receipt of Enclosed papers acknowledged thereon. By Order of 235 Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Garrick Mallery Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A. Genl. P.39.2.V.67. Manly, R.M. Supt. Education 106. 256. Recd. back Aug. 20th 1867 Painter, Va. Aug. 14th 67 Respectfully returned - provisions are made by private subscription to employ a competent teacher. (Sgd.) J.H. Painter Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. S.A.C. 10th S. Dist. Va. Alexandria, Va. Aug. 19th 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Va. I know Mr. Painter to be a reliable gentleman, a good friend of the freedmen, & an energetic worker for their advancement - and if the appropriation is made, I feel confident the school will be well supported, and result in much good to the freedmen of that locality. (Sgd.) S.P. Lee Bvt. Lt. Col. & A.S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Va. Richmond, Va. Aug. 21st 67 Respectfully returned to Revd. R.M. Manly, Supt. Education, inviting attention to Endorsements hereon. By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A. Genl. Garrick Mallery Bvt. Maj. & A.A.A. Genl. B.483.2.V.67. Hambrick, Paul R. Lt. & Act. Sub. Asst. Comr. 222. Recd. back Aug: 20th 67 Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. S.A.C. 6th S. Dist. Va. Fredericksburg, Va. Aug: 20th 67 Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. for further information as to whether the within named Lewis Tyler ever lived in Fredericksburg or vicinity, if so, where and by whom owned. I have made diligent enquiry of both white and colored citizens of this place but cannot find either Charles Lewis or Billy Tyler. (Sgd.) James Johnson Bvt. Lt. Col. & S.A.C.