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[[preprinted]] 46[[/preprinted]] 196 Wilmington N.C. Sept. 2" 1865. Grant R.H. [[Footnote 1]] [[dittos for: Wilmington N.C.]] June 2" [[ditto for: 1865.]] Grady Atlas J. [[Footnote 2]] [[dittos for: Wilmington N.C.]] Sept. 11 [[ditto for: 1865.]] Sanders Mrs. Alice [[Footnote 3]] Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner, with copy of the order restoring the within named property. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 17" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] G.8. E.B. p.32.140 [[Footnote 2]] G.3 E.B. p.23.101 [[Footnote 3]] S.48. 197 Roanoke Island N.C. Oct. 10" 1865 Smith S.B. 1" Lt. 30" U.S.C.T. Applies for a position as Superintendent. States that there are three officers with his Co and his services can very well be spared. Encloses recommendations from Col. Delavan Bates. 30" U.S.C.T. & Bvt Brig Genl., and Lt. Col. H.A. Oakman Comndg. 30" U.S.C.T. Respectfully referred to Colonel Whittlesey Asst. Comsr &c. who, if he desires the services of this officer will make application for him to the Dept. Commdr. Encl. of Col. Woodhull A.A.G. Respectfully forwarded to Col. Campbell A.A.G. Dept. of N.C. The number of officers detailed by Dept. Commdr. of late is so large, that I do not feel at liberty to ask for more at present, still I can find work for Lieut. Smith in the Eastern District near the Regt. to which he belongs. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 18" 1865. 198 Wilmington N.C. Oct. 9" 1865 Drinker R.M. 1" Lieut. & Asst. Supt. Sub Dist. Requests permission to retain Mr. McLaurin (colored) in the employ of the Bureau. Respectfully forwarded and recommended. Mr. McLaurin is a reliable and a useful man and his services are much needed. Encl. of C.J. Wickersham, Bvt. Maj. & Supt. Respectfully returned approved. The number of paid employees must be the smallest possible. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 18" 1865. 199 Raleigh N.C. Oct. 17" 1865. Packard Jasper Col. 128" Ind. Vols. [[Footnote 1]] Recommends Lieut. Chas. Osborne for the position of Chief Commissary of the Freedmens Bureau in this State. Respectfully forwarded. My Sub Districts are nearly all supplied; but if Lt. Osborne is not needed in his Regt. I can find hard work for him to do. as Asst. Supt. [[Footnote 2]] E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 18" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] P.17. [[Footnote 2]] Returned Nov. 2d Disapproved Encl. of J.A. Campbell A A Genl. Dept of N.C. 200 Cary, Wake Co. N.C. Oct. 16" 1865. Marshall Wm. H.-application for restoration of property. [[Footnote 1]] Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen. O.O. Howard, Commissioner with copy of the order restoring the within named property. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 18" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] M.32. Copy sent to Capt Seely [[ditto for: copy]] taken by Mr. Marshall [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 47 [[/preprinted]] 201 New Berne N.C. June 12"/65 Taylor Richd N. Executor of Mary Taylor deceased. [[Footnote 1]] Application for Restoration of property in New Berne. The proof of title to the within property has been presented at these Hd. Qrs Respectfully forwarded with copy of the order restoring the same. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 18" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] T.17. Copy sent to Capt. Seely [[ditto for: copy]] taken by Mr. Taylor 202 Johnston Co. N.C. Hooker Dr. Roscoe [[Footnote 1]] [[vertically after all names]] Application for restoration of property [[/vertically]] Washington Co. N.C. Oct. 11" 1865. Armistead Thos. S. [[Footnote 2]] [[dittos for: Washington Co. N.C. Oct. 11" 1865. Ward Mrs. Jane C. [[Footnote 3]] Raleigh N.C. Oct. 23 1865. Page Stephen [[Footnote 4]] New Berne N.C. Oct. 17" 1865 Rhem Joseph L. [[Footnote 5]] [[dittos for: New Berne N.C. Oct.]] 13" [[ditto for: 1865]] Holland Stephen [[Footnote 6]] [[dittos for: New Berne N.C. Oct.]] 18" [[ditto for: 1865]] Pragg Isaiah [[Footnote 7]] Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard, Commissioner, with copy of the order restoring the within named property. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst. Commissioner Bu. R.F.& A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Oct. 24" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] H.8. EB p.24 & 105. EB. p.17-81 Order sent to Capt. Seely [[Footnote 2]] A.11. Order taken by Wm Mason & [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] [[Footnote 3]] W.73 [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] [[Footnote 4]] P.19. [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] [[Footnote 5]] R.26. [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] [[Footnote 6]] H.30. [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] [[Footnote 7]] P.18. [[dittos for: sent to Capt. Seely]] 203 New Berne N.C. Oct. 6" 1865 Talcott Wm. S. Lessee of the Calvin Perry Plantation, asks that his rent, be remitted for the entire year. Encloses statement of his expenditure, estimates crops & assets. [[Footnote 1]] Respectfully forwarded. [[Footnote 2]] This application was made orally to me a few days ago, my view was at the time that in entering into a contract to lease land, the Govt. was not different in its treatment of lessees or its requirements of them, from any other Land Lord- That the lessee of the plantation took the risk, enjoying the benefits of his prosperity if he succeeded, but taking his loss philosophically if he failed, in either case we had nothing to do but to insist on our rents. It was urged that the Govt. was not an ordinary landlord, but by stipulations it its lease as to the kind of labor to be employed, introduces extraordinary considerations. These stipulations it is urged have been faithfully complied with. It is further urged by the applicant that about 3000 dollars have been laid out by him in fertilizers & erecting necessary buildings which would be of benefit to him another year if he retained the property. That his crop a poor one at best is greatly damaged by rust, so that if his rent is remitted he could only hope to save himself some positive loss. In case of the restoration of the property of course his fertilizing accrues to nobodys benefit but the owners. And I may add on the side of the Bureau, that the remission of our rent would be much like a contribution of some $15.00 to the rebel proprietors. While I should regret to see the man suffer loss, I do not see the propriety of doing this & would urge that if the request should be granted means might be adopted to secure the money off next years crop. These papers all forwarded at the urgent request of the Applicant. To grant this request would furnish a dangerous precedent. [[Footnote 3]] The petition therefor cannot be complied with. But the case should be remembered in the restoration of the property & if possible some compensation be secured for improvements. [[Footnote 1]] 2 enclosures [[Footnote 2]] Endorsement of Capt. F.A Seely [[Footnote 3]] Endorsement of Col. Whittlesey Asst. Commissioner over-
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