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56 57 Hambrick. P. R. Lieut. & S.A.C. 119. W. 54, 1st Vol. 1868. Bureau R. F and. A. Lds Head. Qrs. Asst Comr of Va. Richmond. Va. Jany 22/68. Respectfully referred to Lieut P. R. Hambrick, S.A.C. for investigation and report. O. Brown Bvt Brig Genl vols Asst Comr Armsrong. S. C. S.A. Comr &c M 30. 1 Vol. 1868. Bureau R. F and A. Lds. Head. Qrs. Asst Comr Va. Richmond. Va. Jany 22/68. Respectfully referred, to S. C. Armstrong. S.A.C. for a thorough investigation If on investigation, it is shown that this is a case for military interference, it will be brought before the proper Military authority. O. Brown Bvt Brig Genl vols Asst: Comr. White. Geo. Q. Capt: Chf. Q.M. and. D.O. Va. P. 6. 1st Vol. 1868. Bureau R. F and A. Lds Head. Qrs. Asst Comr of Va, Richmond, Va. Jany. 22nd 1868. Respectfully referred to Capt Geo Q. White. chf QM. &c with authority to pay Henry B. Goldman, for arresting Geo W. Thompson. O. Brown Bvt: Brig Genl Vols Asst Comr War. Dept Bu &c 52. W 36. 1st Vol. 1868. Recd back. Jany. 22nd 1868. Bureau R. F and A. Lds Head. Qrs. Chf Q.M. & D.O. Va Richmond. Va Jany. 22nd 1868. Respectfully returned to the Asst Comr of Va. with the information that I have now under my direction Ten (10) Clerks (including the one for which application is now made) employed as follows. Six (6) on making out accounts &c pertaining to my duties as Chf Q.M. & D.O. to wit:— "One Cashier and chf Clerk. "one property clerk.- one transportation and asst property clerk.- one clerk making out money returns.- one corresponding and record clerk.- "One. Copyist"- Two Clerks in making out Commissary accounts.- One, in charge of Bureau Warehouses and one in issuing rations to Destitutes. The muster out of the officers on duty with the Bureau rendering it necessary for me to relieve them of their property and my recent appointment as A.A.C.S. of the Bureau. for this Dist renders it impossible for me to use a smaller force, I have always endeavored to perform the duties assigned me, with the smallest number of Clerks possible, and whenever my duties diminish instead of increase, as they have been doing, since I have been connected with the Bureau, I shall discharge those whose services can be dispensed with. (signed) Geo. Q. White, Capt chf Q.M. &c War. Dept Bu &c 145. H 30. 1st Vol. 1868. Bureau R. F and A. Lds Head Qrs. Asst Comr of Va, Richmond Va. Jany 22nd 1868. Respectfully forwarded to the Asst Comr of Ala. (Thro B.H.Q) for information in regard to the willingness and ability of Champ Brown, to provide for his wife and child. O. Brown Bvt: Brig Genl Vols Asst Comr War Dept Bu &c H 31. 1st Vol 1868. Bureau R. F and A. Lds Head Qrs. 3rd S. Dist Va Richmond. Va Jany 21st/68. Respectfully forwarded to the Asst Comr of Va, The within petition speaks for itself. I know Mrs Howlett to be truthful and that the Bureau has for some time rendered her assistance. I am also aware that she would not ask for this aid, if necessity did not compel her to do so. She will soon become a mother. Her condition is truly pityful, (signed) P. R. Hambrick. S.A.C. Bureau R. F and A Lands Head. Qrs. Asst Comr of Va Richmond Va Jany 22/68.
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