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Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner
Raleigh, N.C. July 12" 1867

Hanley Lt Geo. S.
Ass Int Ass Comdr
Murfreesboro N.C.

Lieutenant
I am directed by the Asst Commissioner to authorize you to purchase forage for one horse for the month of July

Very respectfully
Your Obdt servt
Jacob F. Chur
Bt Lt Col. A.A.A.G.

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Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c
Hd Qs Asst Commissioner
Raleigh N.C. July 13th 1867

Rutherford Capt A.
Int Asst Comr
Wilmington N.C.

Captain
The Asst Commissioner directs that you visit Smithville and investigate as to the Condition of the Colored School at that place under charge of Rev A.G. Smith (colored) He receives no aid from societies north and he should be encouraged - This school made comfortable and a ration issued to him if such is needed

Very respectfully
Your Obdt servt
Jacob F. Chur
Bt Lt Col. A.A.A.G.

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Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c
Hd Qs Asst Commissioner
Raleigh N.C. July 13th 1867

Shaffer Bt Lt Col A.W.
Int Ass Comr
Charlotte N.C.

Colonel
I am directed by the Asst Commissioner to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of 11th inst enquiring what Counties certain officers shall exercise jurisdication in and in reply call your attention to Circular 12 current series from this offcie wherein the assignments are carefully and fully laid down. The Asst Commissioner desires that in future you carefully read circulars issued from this office as it is evident that no attention has been paid to the circular in question

Very respectfully
Your Obdt servt
Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G.

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Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c
Hd Qs Asst Commissioner
Raleigh N.C. July 13th 1867

Marcom Jno W.
Raleigh N.C.

Sir
I have the honor to inform you that your application for transportation was referred to Washington and has been returned disapproved

Very respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Jacob F. Chur
Bt Lt Col A.A.A.G.

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