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80 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | | --- | --- | --- | | May 3/67 236. | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Com'r Forwarded May 3/67. to W.D. Bu. &c. "approved." O.B. Transpt'n Order No. 340. received & forwarded May 8/67. See "W 247." Receipt received May 8th/67. and forwarded to W.D. Bu. &c. | Richmond, Va, May 3rd 1867. Forwards Request of Bvt. Captain B.C. Cook A.S.A.C. dated Richmond. May 2d 1867. for transportation from Richmond, to New York, per Steamer Niagara or Saratoga, for Mrs Ann Phelan (loyal Refugee) and five children, aged, respectively, 9. 6. 3. 1 year and 10. months. | | May 3/67 236. | Bates James A. Captain and S.A. Com'r Forwarded May 3/67. to War Dept Bu. &c. "approved" O.B. Received back May 9/67, and returned to Capt Bates E.B. 1st Vol. 346. Received back May 16/67 and returned to Capt Bates E.B. 1st Vol. 391. Recd back May 19/67 and ret'd to W.D. Bu. &c. E.B. 1st Vol. 403. Recd back May 28/67 and return Lt Hambrick E.B. 1st vol 449. | Richmond, Va. May 3rd 1867. Forwards Request of Bvt Capt. B.C. Cook. A.S.A.C. dated Richmond, Va. May 20, 1867 for transportation from Richmond, Va. to Baltimore, Md. for Edith Palmetere, and daughter Melissa, aged 16 years, col'd, to relieve the Govt of their support. (Two Enclosures) | | May 4th 1867. 238. | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Com'r. Forwarded. May 6/67. To the Asst Com'r of Alabama. (Thro' Bu. H'd Qrs.) E.B. 1st Vol. 330. Rec'd back May 29/67, and to Lt. Hambrick. E.B. 1st. Vol. 455. | Richmond, Va. May 3rd 1867. Forwards Request of Bvt. Capt. B. C. Cook, A.S.A.C. dated, Richmond, Va. May 3rd 1867, for transportation from Richmond, Va. to Tuscaloosa, Ala. per the Alabama and East Tenn. Railroad, for Louisa Burton, (col'd) and Two children, ages 7 & 2 years. | | May 6th, 1867 239. | Beebe William M. Capt. 38" U.S.I. & Local Supt. D.C. (From War Dept. Bu. & c) Referred May 6/67 to W. A. McNulty. E.B. 1st. Vol. 330. Recd back May 12/67 and | Washington. D.C. May 2nd 1867. - Requests transportation for Thomas and Rebecca Mitchell (dependent Freedpeople) from Washington. D.C. to Culpeper CH, Va. - States that | 81 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | | --- | --- | --- | | | returned to W.D. Bu. &c.336. | Thomas Mitchell is a Barber, by trade, and has an opening offered to him, and that his wife, Rebecca, is recommended by Capt. McNulty Supt. of Culpeper Co: Va. as a hard working an industrious woman. | | May 6th, 1867. 240. | Bates, James A. Captain & S.A. Comm'r. Forwarded May 7/67. to Major Genl O.O. Howard. Com'r "Approved." O.B. Transportation Order 354. received and forwarded May 10/67. See "W.253." Receipt received May 10/67. and forwarded to War Dept. Bu & c. | Richmond, Va. May 6th 1867. Forwards, approved, Request of Bvt. Capt. B.C. Cook. A.S.A.C. dated. Richmond, Va. May 3rd, 1867, for transportation from Richmond, Va. to Boston, Mass. for Eliza Pleasants, and two children aged 8 & 6 years. | May 7th, 1867. 241. | Bates. James A. Capt & S.A. Comm'r. Forwarded May 7/67. E.B. 1st V. 335. | Richmond, Va. May 6th 1867. Forwards Communication of Bvt. Capt. B.C. Cook A.S.A.C. dated, Richmond, Va. May 3/67. enclosing affidavit of James Thompson. late private 43d Regt. U.S.C. Troops. | | May 7th, 1867. 242. | Brower D. R. A.A. Surgeon. Referred May 7/67, to Bvt Major Geo Q. White. Chf Q.M. & D.O. "with authority to furnish the within mentioned articles." The threads can be bought from the Civil Funds." O.B. | Richmond, Va, May 3rd, 1867. Requests that 400 yards of Domestic Gingham & 2 doz: spools of thread, assorted numbers 20. and 12. be furnish Howard Grove Hospital. States that the goods are to be made into dresses for indigent women, not at Hospital. | | May 7th, 1867. 243-. | Brower D.R. A.A. Surgeon. Referred May 7/67/, to Bvt Major Geo: Q. White. Chf Q. M. & D. O. "with authority to issue the within mentioned aritcles." O.B. | Richmond, Va, May 3rd, 186 - Requests that Howard Grove Hospital be supplied with Fifty (50) straw hats (mens), Twenty five (25) straw hats (womens) for use of the indigent freedpeople, now at the Hospital. |

36 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER . | | --- | --- | --- | | July 5/67 490.| Armstrong S.C. Agent, &c. - Referred July 5/67 to Bvt. Major Geo: Q. White. Chf Q.M. &c. "for action." O.B. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 2d 1867. - Requests to be furnished with a Horse, for mail and other duties indispensable with the proper discharge of his duties. | | July 5/67 491. * | Armstrong S.C. Agent. &c. Forwarded. July 5/67. to W.D. Bu. &c. E.B. 2d Vol. 26. Received back. July 10/67. and Filed. (See L.B. 1st Vol. 565. - 1867.) | Fort Monroe, Va. July 2d 1867. Recommends Mr E. P Williams, now clerk in Lt Reed's office, for Agent in Mathews and Gloucester Counties, vice Frank K. Smith resigned, - States he will send Mr W. to Mathews County, to attend to important Bureau business, on the 10th inst, and requests Mr Williams' appointment to be made out from that date. | | July 5/67 492 * | Armstrong S.C. Agent, &c. Forwarded July 5/67 to W.D. Bu. &c. E.B. 2nd Vol. 17 Received back July 10/67 and Filed. - (See L.B. 1st Vol. 565 - 1867 | Fort Monroe, Va. July 2d 1867 - Requests the appointment of Mr. Alfred Myer, as clerk, Vice E.P. Williams, recommended for Agent. | | July 5/67 493 * | Armstrong S.C. Agent. &c Filed. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 2d 1867. - Forwards Comr of Capt N.M. Brooks a.s.a.c. dated, New Kent, C.H. Va. June 21/67, forwarding report in case of Francis C. Bowman, (col'd) of Charles City County. | | July 5/67. 494. * | Armstrong S.C. Agent, &c. Filed. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 2d 1867. - Forwards Comr of F.K. Smith, Agent, dated, Mathews C.H. Va. June 30/67. - tendering his resignation as agent for the Bureau in the 6th Division, 5th Sub Dist, Va. | 37 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER . | | --- | --- | --- | | July 5/67. 495 * | Armstrong S.C. Agent &c. (See L.B. 553 1st Vol. - 1867) Filed | Telegram Fort Monroe, Va. July 3/67 "Miss Mary Bronson, Teacher, Amer: Miss'y Asso: is here awaiting Transportation home, is at great inconvenience, is there a prospect of getting it." | | July 9/67 496. | Armstrong S.C. by M. S. Reed, in charge of Office Forwarded July 9/67 to W.D. Bu. &c E.B. 2nd Vol. 39. - Received back July 16/67 and retd to Genl Armstrong E.B. 2d vol. 71. Received back, Feby 17/68, and returned to W.D. Bu. &c E.B. 1st Vol. 117 - 1868. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 6th, 1867. Forwards communication of Captain N.M. Brooks, a.s.a.c. dated, New Kent C.H. Va. June 25/67. transmitting papers relating to claims Burrell Bradley (col'd) of Charles City County, for supplies furnished during the war. | | July 9/67 497. | Armstrong S.C. Agent &c Refd July 9/67 to Lt Herman Schreiner, Chf. C.S. &c. "approved, these rations will be sent by the York River Railroad. - O.B. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 5th 1867. Forwards Ration return for Bureau Employees and destitute Freedpeople, in 5th Division, 5th Sub District, Va. in accordance with endorsement of Major Geo: Q. White, dated, Richmond, Va. June 29/67 | | July 10/69 498. | Armstrong S.C. Agent &c Referred July 10/69. to Bvt Major Geo: Q. White. Chf Q.M. &c. — O.B. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 8th 1867, Forwards communication of Bvt Captain F.J. Massey, a.s.a.c. dated Yorktown Va. July 1st, 1867, forwarding claim of Henry Furgerson. (col'd) for Ferriage due by Asst. Supts. of Gloucester County, Va. for the year 1866. | | July 10/69 499. | Armstrong S.C. Agent &c Referred, July 10/67 to Bvt Major Geo: Q. White. Chf Q.M. &c. — O.B. | Fort Monroe, Va. July 8th, 1867. Forwards comn of F.K. Smith, Agent, dated Mathews CH. Va. July 6/67. Forwarding Vouchers (in triplicate) for transportation, hired in month of June 1867.-|

82 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | | --- | --- | --- | | May 7th 1867. 244. | Bates James A. Captain and S.A. Com'r Returned May 7/67. E.B. 1st Vol. 336. | Richmond, Va. May 6th 1867. Forwards Com'n of Bvt Col Ira Ayers Jr. A.S.A.C. dated, Ashland, Va. May 3/67. Submitting the case of a colored minister, Burwell Toler, and suggests that a horse be procured to enable him to travel and preach through the Country. | | May 8th 1867. 245. | Brower D.R. A.A. Surgeon (From Surgeon in Chief) Returned, May 8/67. E.B. 1st Vol. 340. Received back May 11/67, & referred to Major White. E.B. 1st Vol. 355. | Richmond, Va. May 7th 1867 Reports that he cannot dispense with two of the three horses at the Hospital, unless the light wagon is furnished with a pair of Shafts, so as to adapt it to one horse, and the cart which is now unservicable, be repaired, and the team purchased for use of Hospital and retained in City for use of Hospital and other purposes, be always promptly obtained for Hospital use. | | May 8th 1867. 246. | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Comm'r Returned, May 8/67. E.B. 1st Vol. B41. Received back. July 1/67. and forwarded to W.D. Bu. &c. E.B. 2d Vol. 7. (See "W.396.") | Richmond, Va. May 7th 1867. Forwards Request of Bvt Capt B.C. Cook, A.S.A.C. dated, Richmond, Va, for transportation from Richmond, Va, to Cleveland, Ohio, per Railroad, for Chusta Hughles, (cold) aged and infirm. | | May 9th 1867. 247. | Bemis J.A. (From War Dept. Bureau. &c) Referred, May 9/67 to Bvt Major W.R. Morse. E.B. 1st Vol. 342. Recd back May 17/67. & ret'd to W.D. Bu. &c. E.B. 1st Vol. 398. | Washington, D.C. May 6th 1867. Writes in behalf of Polly Cox (col'd) who desires to obtain her children, Mary and Rilley, who are held and badly treated by Messrs John and | 83 [[3 columned table]] | WHEN RECEIVED. | NAME OF WRITER. | DATE AND PURPORT OF LETTER. | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Richard Burke, of Rappahannock County, Va. Mrs Cox desires that said children be transported to her, &c. &c. Is able to support them; does not wish the Messrs Burke to know of her attempt to procure them, for fear they would ill treat them. | | May 10th 1867. 248. | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Com'r Referred May 10/67. to Surgeon J.J. De Lamater, E.B. 1st V. 350. | Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867. Forwards communication of Bvt Col Ira Ayer, Jr. A.S.A.C. dated, Ashland, Va. May 6/67, enclosing accounts of Dr E.A. Rouzie, for medical service rendered, and medicine furnished Watson Minor freedman, amounting to $41.50 Believes the account is just, and recommends its payment. | | May 10th 1867. 249. * | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Com'r Referred May 10/67 to Surgeon J.J. De Lamater. E.B. 1st Vol. 349. Received back, May 11/67, and Filed. Transportation Order 198. sent May 11/67. | Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867. Forwards approved, Request of Bvt. Lt. Col. Ira Ayer, Jr. A.S.A.C. dated, Ashland, Va. May 6/67, for transportation from Taylorsville, Va. to Richmond, Va. and admittance to Hospital, for Fanny Coleman, blind and destitute freedwoman. | | May 10th 1867. 250. * | Bates James A. Captain & S.A. Com'r Referred, May 10/67, to Surgeon J.J. De Lamater. E.B. 1st Vol. 351. Received back, May 11/67, and Filed. Transportation Orders 199 & 200. Sent May 11/67 | Richmond, Va. May 9th 1867. Forwards, approved, Request of Bvt. Lt. Col. Ira Ayer Jr. A.S.A.C. dated, Ashland, Va. May 6/67, for transportation from Atlees Station to Richmond, Va. and admittance to Hosptl, for medical attendance, Martha Walker, col'd, also transportation for her attendant, Jesse Walker. |

240 New Orleans, La Nov 12, 1874. Garrett, H.A. Atty at Law St Joseph, La. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 5' inst and in reply thereto you are respectfully informed that should your clients (claimants) present themselves to me at Natchez with affidavits properly executed and possess the ordinary knowledge of the military history of the soldier upon whose service the claims are based, the presence of witnesses is unnecessary. My engagements will not admit of my visiting St Joseph at this time. Any claimants who may come to Natchez from Tensas parish will be extended every facility possible in the payment of their claims. Very respectfully &c G.G. Huntt Major 1" Cavalry, Disbursing officer New Orleans, La, Nov 12 1874 Thompson JH. Beauregard, Miss Sir: In reply to your telegram you are respectfully informed that the information therein requested can only be furnished the claimant or his legal representative. Very respectfully &c G.G. Huntt Major 1" Cavalry Disbursing officer New Orleans, La, Nov 13, 1874 McMillan James Capt 3' Arty Chf D.O. Washington, D.C. Captain: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 7" inst stating that you had deposited $1734 48/100 to the placed to my credit with the assistant Treasurer US at New Orleans, La. to pay bounty TC to ten Clements as per list therewith. The confidential papers and discharges accompanying your communication are at hand. Receipt, in duplicate, for the sum states is utmost herewith I am Captain, very respectfully Your obedient servant G,G, Huntt. Major 1' Cavalry, Disbursing officer 241 New Orleans, La, Nov 14 1874 Adjutant General Sir: I have the honor to report my balance of Public funds on deposit and in hand at the close of the week ending Saturday November 14, 1874. as follows: With the Assistant Treasurer US New York 83219.07 With the Assistant Treasurer US New Orleans 58851.88 Total amount 14214095 Very respectfully, Your obedient servant G,G, Huntt. Disbursing Officer New Orleans La. Nov 16 1874 Hodges Henry C Chf Qr Mr Dept of the Gulf New Orleans, La. Major: Under existing orders governing, I have the honor to request transportation for myself and my clerk Mr John A Currie, over the Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad, "a land grant railroad." from Vicksburg, Miss, to Jackson, Miss. on route to New Orleans, La. Copy of order authorizing the journey is herewith enclosed. I am Major, Very respectfully you Your obedient servant G.G. Huntt, Major 1st Cavalry Disbursing officer New Orleans, La. Nov 16, 1874 Arnold A L Major 6th Cavy. D.O. New Orleans La Major: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of even date with your check No 24374 on the Assistant Treasurer of the US in this city, in my favor, for $234 55/100, being to pay claim of Joseph Washington, late pvt Co G 49" US.C.T. Extract from list, confidential paper, Discharge certificate and letter from the A.G.O. pertaining to this claim accompanied your letter. Receipt, in duplicate for the same stated is returned herewith. I am, Major, Very respectfully, your obedient servant G.G. Huntt Major 1st Cavalry, Disbursing officer