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[[preprinted]] 58 [[/preprinted]] Hogan with General Orders No. 147. A.G.O. be entrusted to me to be filled up and used as the exigencies of the service may demand. There is no other way to prevent great suffering in our Hospitals, or to enable our Officers to perform their public duties E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst Commissioner Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 14" 1865. 242 New Berne N.C. Mitchell Alexa [[Footnote 1]] Applies to have rents of his property which have accrued since Aug. 15" date of his pardon refunded to him his property having been restored Oct. 26" Endsmt of Capt Seely Fincl Agt. Respctfly forwarded. As orders stand the applicant appears to be entitled to have these rents refunded, but the general refunding in such cases would make a very serious inroad on our finances. The Presidents pardons appear to be untodated in most cases. Respectfully returned to Capt. Seely, who will please state the amount of rents collected on the property of Mr. Mitchell since Aug. 15" 1865 & if any has been collected since the order of restoration was issued. By Comman of Col Whittlesey Fred H Beecher Lt. and A.A.A. Genl. Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 15" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] M.44. E.B. p.62 243 Wilmington N.C. Nov. 6" 1865. Wilson James W. [[Footnote 1]] Submits statement relative to his getting possession of his property now in possession of and held by one Jeff James, freedman-claiming it as his own. Endsmt of Maj. Wickersham- Respectfully forwarded with the remark that the civil authorities refuse to act in this matter, they claim that they have no right to act in any difficulty in which one of the parties is a negro. The Provost Marshall commenced to act in the matter when the negro applies to the Bureau for assistance. I requested the Provost Marshall to turn the matter over to the Bureau under the Provisions of Par VIIII. Circular No. 5. War Dept. Bureau R.F & A.L. Referring to letter of Asst. Comssr. State of N.C. of Oct. 14". I find I have "no power to interfere." The case is respectfully forwarded for the decision of the Asst. Commr. Respectfully returned to Maj. Wickersham who will investigate the case fully. If Mr. Wilson is the legal owner of the property, the tenant should be required to pay fair rents The Bureau has no power to eject him by force, but if he refuses to act honestly, and defrauds the owner, he may be fined or imprisoned. By Command of Col. Whittlesey Fred H. Beecher Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 14" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] W.84 244 Wilmington N.C. Nov. 11" 1865 Hawkey Henry E. 1" Lt. 39" U.S.C.T. [[Footnote 1]] Tenders his resignation. Respectfully forwarded. As Lt. Hawkey appears on account of physical disability to perform the duties to which he is assigned I recommend for that reason, in addition to those presented by himself, that his resignation be accepted. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst Commissioner Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 15" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] H.39. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 59 [[/preprinted]] 245 New Berne N.C. Oct. 30" 1865 Heritage Mrs. Caroline [[Footnote 1]] Application for restoration of property. [[dittos for: New Berne N.C.]] Nov. 11" [[ditto for: 1865]] Haughton John H. [[Footnote 2]] Application for restoration of property. Beaufort N.C. Oct. 18" [[ditto for: 1865]] Leecraft Benjamin [[Footnote 3]] Application for restoration of property. [[dittos for: Beaufort N.C.]] Nov. 2" [[ditto for: 1865]] Ward E.W. [[Footnote 4]] Application for restoration of property. [[dittos for: Beaufort N.C.]] Oct. 29" [[ditto for: 1865]] Arendell M.F. [[Footnote 5]] Application for restoration of property. [[dittos for: Beaufort N.C.]] Nov. 2" [[ditto for: 1865]] Outlaw Hannah F. [[Footnote 6]] Application for restoration of property. 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. Nov. 15" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] H.37. [[Footnote 2]] H.38 [[Footnote 3]] L.22. [[Footnote 4]] W.83. [[Footnote 5]] A.12. [[Footnote 6]] O.5. L.R. S.62. 246 Wilmington N.C. Nov. 14" 1865 Thomas Will. Geo. Applies for certain rents of his property [[Footnote 1]] Respectfully forwarded for instructions from Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard thro' the Chief Financial Agent of the Bureau [[Footnote 2]] E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst Commissioner Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 17" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] L.22. [[Footnote 2]] See E.B. p.65. 272 247 Wilmington N.C. Nov 6" 1865 Howard L.W. [[Footnote 1]] Respectfully asks permission to place his hogs on the land now leased as Abandoned until Jany 1" 1866. but restored and belonging to him. Endst of Capt. J.C. Mann Fincl. Agt. Respectfully referred to Col. E. Whittlesey Asst. Comr. The question to be settled is an important one to the people here. Some parties are unwilling that the owners should plow and prepare the ground &c. for the next seasons crop and as the restoration is subject to the lease of course I have no discretion in the premises. The questions I should like settled are, 1" can the owners of plantations prepare the ground for next seasons crop before present occupant vacates on January 1" 1866. 2" Can the owner place his stock upon the plantation before termination of lease, provided it does not interfere with the crops.- Respectfully returned. The questions presented can only be settled by an amicable arrangement between the parties. The Lessee has legal possession until the expiration of the lease; but in most cases, it must be an easy matter to secure the privilege asked, if a proper spirit is shown, I see no occasion for the interference of this Bureau. E. Whittlesey Col. and Asst Commissioner Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 17" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] H.40. 248 Hd. Qrs. Western Dist. Salisbury N.C. Nov. 16" 1865. Cilley C.A. Bvt. Col. and Supt. [[Footnote 1]] Asks permission to maintain an office for his use. Respectfully returned. If the Post Q.M. will not provide Office room, the building may be rented by Capt. Wells and accounts forwarded for payment in accordance with Circular No 17. By Command of Col. E. Whittlesey, Asst. Commissioner Fred H. Beecher Lieut and A.A.A. Genl. Bu R.F. & A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Nov. 17" 1865. [[Footnote 1]] C.28
