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[[preprinted]] 110 [[/preprinted]] 251 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c Hd. Qr. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. April 14", 1866. Worth His Excellency Gov. 244/353 Sir I have the honor to enclose Capt. Seely's report & letters on the Case of the State vs Sarah Richardson, for your information. As the case now stands, it being probable that the testimony will be admitted without distinction of color of the witnesses I have advised Capt. Seely to withdraw his objection to the trial by Civil Court. I request that these papers be returned for file in my office. Very Respectfully E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner [[line across page]] 252 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c Hd. Qr. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. April 16", 1866. Howard Maj. Genl. O.O. 243/320 General In reply to your communication respecting the house of Dr. Masters in New Bern, I have the honor to state applications have been made by him to every officer of the Bureau, to Gen. Ruger and to Gov. Worth; all of which have been patiently investigated and answered. Enough of the correspondence on the subject to make it clear will be the following from my endorsement book. [[Footnote 1]] The above are endorsements on the last applications of Dr. Masters. There are in New Bern no Govt. buildings which can be used as quarters or offices. It would be difficult to rent other buildings - & to [[underlined]] seize [[/underlined]] them would subject other persons to inconvenience. Very Respectfully E. Whittlesey Asst. Commissioner L.R. - W.175. [[Footnote 1]] See E.B. p. 154. No. 611 [[line across page]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 111 [[/preprinted]] 253 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c Hd. Qr. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. April 17", 1866. Rutherford Lt. Col. Allan Supt. So. Dist. 247/271 Col. Your letter respecting the Marine Hospital is received. I am willing to leave the matter with you and the other officers. I should think the Hospital accommodation already provided ample. And if Mr. Ashley will fit up the Marine H. for an Asylum it appears to me the best use it can be put to. But it should first be known whether the building can remain permanently where it now is, and whether the location is a good one for the purpose; and whether the Soc. which Mr. A. represents will buy the building. Very Respectfully E. Whittlesey Asst. Commissioner See L.R. - R.46. [[line across page]] 254 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c Hd. Qr. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. April 20", 1866. Seely Capt. F.A. Supt. East. Dist. 250/266 Capt. Enclosed I return the letter of Mr. Oliver. I intended that the matter should be referred to impartial umpires in case you cannot compromise. I should not object to your paying as high as $50. per month, though it is an exorbitant rent. I would suggest that the buildings on the Wharf at Morehead City be devoted to the purpose indicated in Genl. Rugers order. Respectfully E. Whittlesey Asst. Commissioner See L.R. - O.14. [[line across page]] 255 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c Hd. Qr. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. April 20", 1866. Campbell Bvt. Brig. Genl. J.A. Asst. Adjt. Genl. 238/260 General. In compliance with the order of Maj. Genl. Ruger just received I have directed Capt. F.A. Seely A.Q.M. who is responsible for the buildings at Morehead City, to transfer to the Post Quartermaster such buildings as are suitable for the purpose indicated. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Srvt. E. Whittlesey Asst. Commissioner See L.R. - C.130.
