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103 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 104 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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