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Bureau Refugees Freedman + A.L.
Head Qrs Sub Dist Meridian
Meridian D 3, 1867.

Lieut Merritt Barber
A.A.A. Gen'l B. R.F.&A.L.
Vicksburg Miss

Sir
In reference to the Freedmans School recently erected at this place by authority of Maj Gen'l O. O. Howard, Commissioner B. R. F. & A.L. Washington subject to certain conditions, imposed by the Ass't. Commissioner, for the state. I have the honor to inform you that the latter have been complied with by the execution of a supplementary deed, declaring the donation of the lot upon which the building is erected to be for school purposes exclusively and free from congregational or sectarian control. I have forwarded this deed to the clerk of the court to be recorded, and when returned will transmit the same to the Assistant Com'r for his examination and approval. and if satisfactory I would suggest that the vouchers, of Mr Congheon the contractor may be ordered to be paid immediately, as any delay in the matter will seriously inconvenience the parties intrusted

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Yur obt Servt
Thomas H. Norton
Bvt Maj U.S.A. Sub Ass't Com'r  

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Head Quarters Post Meridian
Meridian Miss Dec 3. 1867
Lieut Merritt Barber,
A. A. A. General B R. F. & AL
Vicksburg Miss.
Sir
The post of Meridian Miss having been discontinued in compliance with orders from Head Quarters Sub District Miss, I have the honor to request that I may be relieved from duty as Sub Asst Com'r B. R. F. & AL Sub Dist Meridian Miss
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Thoms H Norton
Bvt Major U.S.A. Sub Ass't Comr'

Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A. L.
Head Qrs Sub Dist Meridian
Meridian Miss Dec 6. 1867
Mr Robt Maxey
Lauderdale Co Miss
Sir
Your will please report at this office Saturday Dec 14 at 10 AM and make explanation in the case of John Moore (freedman) who makes complaint against you
Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Andrew Thomas
Agt. B. R. F. & A. L

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