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115 116 Bureau Refugees Freedman & A.L. Head Quarters Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Dec 13, 1867. Mr John McKenzie Marion Station Miss. Sir. I. A. Moore, (freedman) complains that you have in your possession certain articles of furniture his (Moores) property You will upon receipt of this communication deliver to Moore the property he claims or make satisfactory explanation at this office. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Andrew Thomas Agt B.R.F. & A.L. Bureau Refugees Freedman & AL Head Quars Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Dec 13. 1867 Mr. A. Arrington Esq. Quitman Miss. Sir, You are hereby informed that I have this day instructed the Hon Judge of Probate of Clark Co. to release you from all bonds in the case of the Strong (freed children). Respectfully Andrew Thomas Agt B.R.F. & A.L. Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L. Hd Qrs Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Dec 13. 1867 To the Hon Judge of Probate Clark Co Miss, Sir I am instructed by Br Maj. Gen'l. A. C. Gillem U.S.A. Ass't Com'r Bureau R.F. and A.L. to furnish you with an order releasing Mr. A. Arrington of Quitman Miss from the bonds given in the case of the three children of Lea Strong (freedwoman) which I do hereby. Very Respectfully Andrew Thomas At B.R.F. & A.L. Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L. Head Quarters Sub Dist Meridian Meridian Miss Dec 13. 1867. 1st. Lt. Merritt Barber A.A.A. General B.R.F. & AL Vicksburg Miss. Sir I have the honor to request a Roster of Officers and Agents of B.R.F. & A.L. for the state of Miss. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Andrew Thomas Agt B.R.F. & A.L.