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Nov.9" 
60 * | Niles John N.
A. A. Surg.
Filed | Beaufort N. C. Nov. 2" 67
Resp'y applies for fuel for dispensary at Beaufort. N. C.

Nov. 12
61 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub Asst Comr
Filed | Morganton N.C. Nov. 4" 67
Encloses correspondence between himself and Maj. Royall 5" Cav'y, in which he is refused the detail of an orderly. Asks that sound action be taken.

Dec. 7th
62 | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr
Dec 13. 1867. Received back, corrected
Returned for correction Dec 7th 1867 | Morganton Dec 1st. 1867
Forwards [[vouchers?]] school building.

Dec 9th
63 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr. | Morganton Dec 3rd. /67
Request transportation for two (2) Colored, maimed and helpless boys from Morganton to Salisbury N.C. to enter General Hospital at latter place. Encloses previous endorsements on the subject.

Dec. 9
64 | Norton Maj H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr
Dec 9th 1867 Returned to Lt. Col. Thos. P. Johnston during records of Maj. Nortons. Abstract. 1. which was returned for correction | Morganton N.C. Dec 2/67
Requires explanation as to what use 2.4qr. and 15qr. Blank books have been put to

Dec 10
65 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr. | Morganton Dec 6th 1867
Reports case of Sophy Gaston destitute Freedwoman. Asks whether it would be proper for him to provide food clothing &c. for others similarly situated. States that unless some provision is made by the Bureau many of the freed people will be entirely destitute during the winter. Asks if requisitions for food clothing &c will be appropriate.

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Dec 10th
66 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr. | Morganton N.C. 
Dec 5 1867
Forwards communication of Miss Jane E. Caldwell in reference to a destitute freedwoman, and her six children living with her. Asks what is to be done in this & similar cases

Dec 10
67 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub Asst Comr | Morganton N.C.
Dec 4th 1867
Applies for transportation for Andrew Nelson, aged 13 years living with Ed Blackwell from Fairfield Hyde Co. N.C. to Morganton

Dec 13.
68 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr
Filed | Morganton N.C. Nov. 30/67
Forwards vouchers for the erection of a schoolhouse in Morganton NC

Dec 13
69 * | Norton Maj. H.D.
Sub. Asst. Comr.
Filed | Morganton Nov. 8/67
Reports the case of Benj Blackett of Dysartsville, McDowell Co. who applies to be relieved from the support of Plum Brackett Cold Aged 65 years and Blind.

Dec 27
70 * | Norton Capt. H.
Sub. Asst. Comr. 
Filed | Morganton NC. Dec 25/67
Acknowledges receipt of communication dated 25th inst in reply states that he desires to remain in the service of the Bureau. Also applies for 15 days leave of absence

Dec 28.
71 * | Norton Capt. H.
Sub. Asst. Comr. 
Filed | Morganton NC. Dec 24/67
Requests authority to purchase 3 cords of wood for use of his Office 1st. Qr. 1868

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