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[[preprinted]] 380 [[/preprinted]] I beg leave to suggest that the details be made from Co "C" now stationed at Fort Hatteras N.C. I am Captain Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Col 40th US Inftry Bt Maj Genl Asst Comr [[Footnote 1]] Returned June 5th 1867 and filed in this Office [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 4th 1867 Johnston Maj Thos P Chf Qr Mr Raleigh N.C. Major I am directed by the Asst Comr to request you to make requisition upon the Post Quarter Master for One Ambulance, two horses & necessary harness for the exclusive use of these Head Quarters. Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G. [[line across page]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 4th 1867 Logan Genl C.W. Rutherfordson N.C. Sir The attention of the Asst Commissioner has been directed to the accompanying slip from the "Standard", and he directs me to enclose a Circular letter lately furnished each officer of this Bureau by which you will see that efforts are being made to procure the services of the proper class of men as Registers. Any co-operation on your part in the matter will be gladly received. W.W. Holden Esq. suggested your name. I am Sir Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Jacob F. Chur Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 381 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 4th 1867 Howard Maj Genl O.O. Commissioner Washington D.C. General In answer to your communication of 29th ulto. (Claim Division) relative to the laws of North Carolina as to notarial fees for affidavits &c, I have the honor to report that Notaries Public, are allowed a fee of fifty cents for each affidavit, with an addition of twenty five cents for affixing the seal the latter being the State tax, making a total of Seventy five cents for each affidavit. There are but few Notaries in the State but the Clerks of County & Superior Courts are authorized by virtue of their offices to act as such within their respective judicial districts. I am General Very respectfully Your Obdt Servt Col 40th US Inftry Bt Maj Genl Asst Commissioner [[line across page]] [[preprinted]] 378 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. May 4th 1867 Compton Maj C.E. Sub Asst Comr Goldsboro N.C. Major I am directed by the Asst Comr to transmit enclosed instruction in reference to the selection of persons to act as Registers and Inspectors with the request that you will cause the same to be carried out with as little delay as possible in Wilson Wayne & Greene Counties the district lately under charge of Bt Maj Norton. The other Counties in your district are now being canvassed by the Agents now on duty there who will report directly to these Head Quarters the result of their labors. As soon as possible orders will be issued