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[[preprinted]] 56 [[/preprinted]] 233 New Berne Nov 8" 1865 Seely Capt. F.A. [[Footnote 1]] Requisition for forage for pvt. horse. Respectfully returned Supplies of quarter masters stores can only be furnished to Officers of the Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L. on requisitions approved by the Commissioner of the Bureau & the Secretary of War in accordance with Genl. Orders 49 Aug 21, 1865. Qr. Mr. Genls Office Endsmt of W.H. Wheeler Capt & A.Q.M. Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl Howard Asst Commissr &c My requisition for fuel is also returned in the same way. It is a matter of some interest to Officers on duty in this Bureau, to know whether by the absurd construction of a General Order they are to forfeit their customary allowances. Endsmt of FA Seely Capt AQM & Fincl Agt Bu RF & AL. Respectfully forwarded with the request that the embarrassment caused by the above construction be removed. [[Footnote 2]] E. Whittlesey Col & Asst. Commissioner Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 10" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] S.61 [[Footnote 2]] E.B. p. 61. 234 Wilmington N.C. Oct. 28" 1865 Bryan R.K. [[Footnote 1]] Applies for restoration of certain property taken up & released by the Bu RF & AL. As the above comes under the prescribed rules of Par. 8 Cir 15 Bu R.F. & AL. Respectfully forwarded disapproved. I have taken the trouble to investigate this case in person & am not "satisfied" that the property was not abandoned. It is now held under lease executed by the "Treasury Agent" There is no evidence that the lessee has failed to comply with the terms of the lease, and it would be very difficult to determine the amount due as a "just compensation". [[Footnote 2]] E. Whittlesey Col & Asst. Commissioner Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Comssr. Raleigh N.C. Nov. 10" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] B.52 [[Footnote 2]] E.B. p.61. 255 235 Wilmington N.C. Oct. 28" 1865 Nixon N.N. [[Footnote 1]] Applies for restoration of certain property taken up & leased by the Bu RF & A.L. As the above comes under the prescribed rules of par. 8 Cir 15" Bu RF & AL- Respectfully forwarded disapproved. I am not "satisfied" that the property was not abandoned. I have visited the farm in person, & found it in good condition, much better than most farms near the camps of large armies. The lease will expire Jan 1" 1866 I see no way of estimating now, the value of crops raised & labor expended as the business is the part settled. [[Footnote 2]] E. Whittlesey Col & Asst. Commissioner Bu RF & A.L. Hd Qrs Asst. Commssr. Raleigh N.C. Nov. 11" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] N.9. [[Footnote 2]] E.B. p.61. 254 286 Kinston N.C. Nov. 1" 1865 Barrows Lt. Frank [[Footnote 1]] Requests leave of Absence Endorsement of Dept. Comdr. Respectfully returned to Col Whittlesey Asst Comssr &c to know if this officers services are not required in the Freedmens Bureau, If not he will be returned to his regiment. Respectfully forwarded. The services of this officer are required in the Freedmens Bureau, & in consideration of his faithful service the request for a short leave of absence was approved E. Whittlesey Col & Asst. Commissioner Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Commssioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 13" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] See L.R. B.49- EB P.53- [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 57 [[/preprinted]] 237 Washington D.C. Nov. 8" 1865 Jerkins A.T. States that he has received a special pardon and an order from Asst Commr. Bu RF & AL. for restoration of his property dated Oct. [[?3]], 186 & that a piece of property belonging to him had been leased Oct. 1 1865 for the term of one year by Capt. FA Seely Bu RF & AL at a nominal rent. [[Footnote 1]] Asks that this property be turned over to him Encloses copy of the lease- Endorsement of Col. Woodhull Respectfully referred to Col. Whittlesey Asst. Comssr. &c for special investigation & report. If the within lease was made after notice of pardon of the owner was received, or with a view to obstructing him in regaining possession of his property, or is in any affected by bad faith, it should be cancelled. Respectfully referred to Capt H. James who will report in full upon the within case. These papers to be returned. By Command of Col Whittlesey Asst. Comssr. Fred H Beecher Lt & AAA Genl [[Footnote 1]] Endst. of Capt. James Respectfully returned with the statement of facts. Endst. of Col. E. Whittlesey - Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard with report of Capt. H. James. 238 Greensboro N.C. Nov. 10" 1865 Teal Asa Requests transportation for certain freedmen to certain places in Rockingham Co. where they will earn their own support. Respectfully returned. There is no provision made for transportn in this case. There can be no great difficulty in going from Rockingham to Granville Co. without the help of the Government. By Command of Col Whittlesey Asst. Comssr. Fred H Beecher Lt & AAA Genl Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 13" 1865. 239 Roanoke Island Nov. 3d 1865 Oakman Lt. Col. K.A. Recommends Mr D. Merril now clerk at Roanoke Island for service in Freedmens Bureau Endorsement of Capt. James. Respectfully forwarded to Col. Whittlesey, Mr. Merril is a man very highly recommended by all who know him as a person of integrity capacity & principle. I have given him no encouragement that anything can be done for him, but promised to refer the request to you. Respectfully returned, there is no place no vanct to which Mr Merrill could be assigned, and no means provided for remunerating his services By Command of Col Whittlesey Asst. Comssr. Fred H Beecher Lt & AAA Genl Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 13" 1865. 240 New Berne N.C. Nov. 13" 1865 Mitchell Alexa Applies for restoration of his property in New Berne N.C. This property is or has been in Mil. possession & was not included in the previous order Respectfully forwarded to Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commissioner with copy of the order restoring the within named property. E. Whittlesey Col & Asst. Commissioner Bu RF & AL Hd Qrs Asst. Commssioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 13" 1865. 241 Bu. R.F. & A.L. Raleigh N.C. Nov. 13" 1865 Hogan M.K. Surg U.S.V. & Surg in Chief [[Footnote 1]] Makes report of tour of inspection through Eastern District. Says much difficulty exists in getting transportation, and if it continues so will cause much suffering among the sick and others. Respectfully forwarded, with the request that a package of blank requisitions approved by the Commissioner in accordance (over) [[Footnote 1]] H.36.
