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72 the Probate Judges, Overseers of the poor and other persons likely to be well informed, For the Bureau being here as well as elsewhere the object of prevalent malignity, then are not wanting those who in the presence of extreme suffering will deny that it exists at all. Wheat is beginning to come in and you will observe, from the estimate you already have received, that for and next month a reduction of two fifths is proposed. Perhaps as much more can be taken from the month succeeding. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Wager Swayne Major, General. -------------------------------------------------- [[Left margin]] Steinberg /132 [[/Left margin]] Head Quarters Dist of Alabama Montgomery June 25th, 1866 Capt F.O. Montgomery Ala. Captain, I am receipt of your note, I do feel deeply sorry for you and for your family and would take no steps in prosecution not required by duty. The whole of these frauds upon the Government will have to be brought out by trial that the loss may be as far as possible made good. That done and those who originated this matter punished, your condition and past services will doubtless have due consideration. Respectfully Wager Swayne Major General -------------------------------------------------- 73 [[Left margin]] Worthy / 284 [[/Left margin]] Head Quarters Dist of Alabama Montgomery June 25th, 1866 Dr. A Troy. Pike Co Ala. Dear Sir The woman Larrisa states that she has two children apprenticed to Mr Fra. Goldthwaite the indentures having been made without the knowledge of herself or husband. Will you please examine into the case and give her such legal assistance as may be necessary to recover her children. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Wager Swayne Major General -------------------------------------------------- [[Left margin]] Stanton /160 [[/Left margin]] Head Quarters Dist of Alabama Montgomery June 25th, 1866 Hon. Edwin, M. Secretary of War Washington D.C. Sir I have the honor to request that double commutation of Quarters may be allowed to officers on duty in this City, below the rank of General Officers The Commutation allowed at present bears no proportion to the rent charged for rooms and other expenses of officers are as great as in any City in the Union Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Wager Swayne Major Genl. Comdg -------------------------------------------------- [[Left margin]] Numeyer 70/78 [[/Left margin]] Head Quarters Dept of Alabama Montgomery June 25th 1866 Capt A.R. Asst Adjt Genl. Dept of the South Captain I have the honor to transmit herewith monthly return for May and Tri Monthly return
