| Lynchburg Va., July 28, 1864 |
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| Appl for relief -- pay inadequate for his
support |
| Mr T W Howard |
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| Refd to Commsy Genl. Are personal interview
with Commy Genl I understood these bonded agets of the two Depts would
be considered ??? officers & allowed commutation of fuel & qrs & rations
in kind. Am I correct? |
| A R Lawton QMG |
| 29 July/64 |
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| Compensation of a bonded agt. under act of
Cong. orders 53 P14 is not to exceed the pay of a Capt if Infantry. The
pay should be settled by orders or regulation & may include the same
privileges as to rations that a Capt of Infantry has. Congress uses that
term "pay" as including all emoluments of the officer refd to in the
enactment. Act of 31 Aug. 61 as to staff officers, 18 Dec/61 as to
surgeon's asst Surg. 2??? Comms, act of Sept 18/62 as to pay of S &
Genls. |
| Ja Campbell |
| 10 Aug/64 |
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| Allowances may be considered as included
under terms of pay. |
| J. A. S. |
| 10 Aug/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |