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Freedmen's Bureau Records: W. Storer How to Orlando Brown, August 15, 1865

Summary:
How asks for three officers to be stationed at several places in the Sub-District.

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Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Hd Qrs 6th Dist Va Col. O. Brown
Asst. Comr. Richmond, Va

Augt 15th 1865

Staunton, Va

Colonel

I have the honor to request the assignment of three (3) officers for duty in this District in the Counties of Botetourt (SubDist "A"), Alleghany, Bath (Sub Dist "B") and Rockbridge (Sub Dist "C")

On application to Lt. Col. C. Clay 58th Pa. Vols. comd'g Sub. Dist. of Staunton he answers "I have no officers I can let you have as assistants -- I have seven (7) companies with but four (4) officers one of whom is acting adjutant leaving three (3) officers for duty with seven (7) Companies."

The officers desired are necessary for the proper and immediate organization of the District.

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt

W. Storer How
Capt & AQM
Supt. Sixth Dist Va