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Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Frederick S. Tukey, October 6, 1865

Summary:
Tukey is directed to compel William Shumate to settle his claim with James Hamilton.

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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands
Sixth District, Virginia Mr. F. S. Tukey
Assistant Superintendent
Sub-District "B"
Staunton, Virginia

October 6t 1865

Staunton

Sir

Enclosed you will please find an order to Mr. William J. Shumate in the case of James Hamilton, negro, with endorsement directing you to see that it is complied with; in the event of Shumate's refusal or neglect to pay Hamilton after the order has been given to him, you will bring the matter to the notice of the Provost Marshall, and request that Shumate may be compelled to settle the claims of Hamilton in accordance with that order.

I also enclose a letter from Mr. Baldwin attorney for Mr. Shumate, which I referred to Colonel Brown, Assistant Commissioner with a statement of the case, and you can show to Mr. Shumate the endorsement thereon, and return the paper to me.

I am, Sir
Very Respectfully &c

W. Storer How
Captain, Assistant Quartermaster
Superintendent Sixth District Va.

James Hamilton is paid by William J. Shumate the sum of three hundred and sixty (360) dollars as within directed.
W. Storer How
Captain & Assistant Quartermaster
Superintendent Sixth District Virginia