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| WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. |
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| Nov 26/66. 521. * | Brower D.R. A.A Surgeon Filed. | Richmond, Va. Novem 25th, 1866. Reports that there are six (6) Cows at Howards Grove Hospital, two of which were received from A.A. Surg: Harris, Two purchased, Two received from Mrs A. Gibbons. |
| Nov 28/66. 522. * | Boulware C.R. Filed. Sent. | Gordonsville, Va. Novem 26th 1866 States that he has living with him a family of freedpeople (formerly his slaves) who wish to remove to the state of Missouri. The family consists of husband and wife, and eight children. He has received from their grand parent $100. to defray their expenses which he believes to be insufficient for that purpose, and therefore requests that the Bureau will furnish transportation for the whole or part of the distance. |
| Nov 30/66. 523. | Bates James A. Capt and Supt  Referred Nov 30/66 to Bvt Major Geo: Q. White, Chief Q.M. & F.A. &c. who is authorized to purchase the articles herein named. O.B. | Richmond, Va. Novem 30th 1866. Requests the purchase of 1/2 doz. chairs for use of Offices in 3d Dist. The chairs now in use are the property of the States and are about to be removed. |
| Nov 30/66 524. | Bates James A. Capt and Supt | Richmond, Va. Novem 28th 1866. Forwards communication of Bvt Captain B.C. Cook. Asst Supt. dated, Richmond Va. Novem 27/66. Asking for instructions in the case of colored women applying for Rations, who have no husbands, but are blessed with numerous children. States |

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|   | Filed. | that applications of this kind are on the increase, particularly from the country in which they complain of their inability to procure food for their children. |
| Nov 30/66. 525.| Bates James A. Capt and Supt Referred Decem 7/66. to Supt 9th Dist. E.B.3d Vol.137. Recd back Dec 15/66 & ret'd to Capt Bates E.B. 3d V.170. | Richmond, Va. Novem 30th 1866. Requests transportation from this city to Winchester Va. for James Poor a (crippled freedman) who is from Columbia, Ga. and desires to reach his former Master's, Wm Pasco, near Winchester, where he will receive support. |
| Nov 30/66. 526. | Barnes Stuart (L.B.5.V.1451) See L.R. "B.467" 3d Vol. 1866. Filed. | Petersburg, Va. November 29th 1866. Writes in relation to papers in the "Moss" claim, and asks that it be attended to. |
| Decem 1/66 527. | Baker G.M. (W.D.) Referred Decem 3/66 to Surg: J.J. DeLamater Chf. Med: &c. for action O.B. |
Newburg, N.Y. Novem 27th 1866. Addresses Genl Armstrong and makes application for a position as Surgeon, understanding that there is a vacancy at Yorktown, Va. Gives references, &c. &c. Genl Armstrong states that he deems it of importance that a change in Medical Officer at the place should be made, suggesting that he be sent to Williamsburg and Dr. Baker assigned to Yorktown. |
| Decem 3/66. 528. * | Bates James A. Capt & Supt. Filed.  | Richmond Va. Decem 2nd 1866. Returns letter No. 1454 5th Vol. from this office, and makes statements relative to the case of Mrs Dr Austin of Richmond, Va. |

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