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[[preprinted]] 228 [[/preprinted]] complied with. I have also requested Col John R. Edie USA Comdg at Salisbury to investigate and report upon the matter which with your proffered assistance in ascertaining the facts of the case I trust may result satisfactorily. I am Sir Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant J.V. Bomford Col 8th US Infty Act Asst Comr [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c. Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Dec 15th 1866 Rutherford Bt Brg Genl Allan Supt So. Dist Wilmington N.C. Genl I have the honor to transmit herewith transportation order No 117 for Lieut L. Echelberry. Please acknowledge receipt. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col & A.A.A. Genl [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c. Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Dec 17th 1866 Wells Bt Maj D.T. A.A.A.Genl Raleigh N.C. Major I have the honor to request by direction of the Acting Asst Comr the detail of one enlisted man to report to Vt Col A.J. Brady Supt Bureau R.F. & A.L. at Raleigh for duty as an orderly. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col & A.A.A.G. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 229 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c. Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Dec 17th 1866 Rutherford Bt Brg Genl A Wilmington N.C. General I have the honor herewith to transmit approved provision returns. I am directed the Acting Asst Comr to say that he considers the estimate as exceedingly large and desires that you use all possible means to diminish it - also if possible withhold from time to time from the partially destitute more of less of their supply so that they may use to some extent personal exertions. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col & A.A.A. Genl [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen &c. Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Dec 17th 1866 Rutherford Bt Brig Genl A. Supt Southern Dist Wilmington N.C. General The Acting Asst Commissioner directs me to acknowledge receipt of communication of 5th inst from Justin Hodge resigning his position as Agent Bureau R.F. & A.L. which is hereby accepted to take effect on the appointment of his successor. The Commissioner has been notified and instructions requested as to new appointment. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col & A.A.A. Genl [[line across page]]