![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
556 J.239.3.V.67. Johnson, James Bvt. Lt. Col. & S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 20th 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lt. Col. James Johnson, S.A.C. Under the laws of Virginia I think but little doubt exists of the legitimacy of all the children, herein named (See Acts of Assembly of 1865 & 1866 Page 85.) This is a proper case for the Civil Courts. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: General Vols. Asst. Comr. J.240.3.V.67. Lee, S.P. Bvt. Lt. Col. & S.A.C. 635. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Bvt. Lt. Col. S.P. Lee, S.A.C. for action. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. M.553.3.V.67. Morse, W.R. Bvt: Maj: & S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 20th 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj: W.R. Morse, S.A.C. If the tax is legal, it is proper for the freedmen to pay it. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. S.570.3.V.67. Manly, R.M. Supt. Education 559. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Com. Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Rev. R.M. Manly, Supt. Education, for remarks. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. Va. 557 S.571.3.V.67. Manly, R.M. Supt. Education 559. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 20th 67. Respectfully referred to Rev. R.M. Manly, Supt. of Education for remarks. O. Brown Bvt: Brig: Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. A.473.2.V.67. Lee, S.P. Bvt. Lt. Col. & S.A.C. 600- 1.V.67. Recd: back Nov: 21st 67. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. 5th S. Dist. Harpers Ferry Nov: 16th 67. Respectfully returned to Maj: S.N. Clark, A.A.A. Genl with the information that last Spring the Judge of the Circuit Court of Hardy, Co. ordered the overseers of the Poor to bind Eliza E. Motley to Dr. Sangster of Moorefield conditioned that he should deal with her humanely; find and clothe her properly, give her such Education as the law directs, and at her arriving at the age of 18 years to give her an outfit and $25. Persons in Moorefield who know Dr. Sangster universally state that he is a christian gentleman and that the family treat her kindly and that the girl is now far better provided for then she could be with any of the colored people in that neighborhood. (Sgd.) J. C. Brubaker Bvt. Capt. & S.A.C. Bu. R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr: Va. Richmond, Va. Nov: 21st 67. Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lt. Col. S.P. Lee, S.A.C. inviting attention to Endorsement of Capt. J.C. Brubaker, S.A.C. By Order of Bvt. Brig: Genl. O. Brown, Asst. Comr. Geo Q. White Capt. 44th Inftry, A.A.A. Genl.
Transcription Notes:
----------
Reopened for Editing 2024-07-09 15:26:19