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449 
Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 3rd 1867

Cunningham Mr N.R.
Tuskeega, Alabama.

Sir

Yours of the 28th ult asking transportation for a freedwoman who has been in your employ is received.  In reply I have to say that the order now is in force on this subject will not admit of your request being granted.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Commissioner


450 
Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 4th 1867

McClellan Mr John B
Probate Judge
Athens, Alabama

Sir

I am in receipt of your communication of 24th inst, with annexed affidavits.  The action of Genl Callis, in directing a suspension of proceedings in your court and the preemptory probate of a will, is without authority and has been disapproved.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Commissioner


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Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 4th 1867

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Callis Bvt Brig Genl John B
Sub. Asst. Commissioner
Huntsville, Alabama.

General

The Asst. Commissioner directs me to say that your action int he case of probate of a will before Hon John B McClellan Probate Judge Limestone Co. is not approved and that hereafter you will abstain from such interference with Civil cases.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Commissioner


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452 
Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 6th 1867

Ruger Bvt Brig Genl Thos. H.
Col. Comdg. 33rd US Infty
Atlanta Georgia

General

I have the honor to forward herewith receipts in duplicate for draft for thirty nine dollars (39.00/100) on Ocean National Bank of New York City said draft having been transmitted to me as Asst Commissioner Bureau R.F. and A.L. for Ala, in compliance with sentence of G.C.M. as approved in G.O. 36 Sec. 4 Hd. Qrs. Dept. of the Tenn March 13th 1867.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Bvt. Maj. Genl. and Asst. Commissioner


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Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 6th 1867

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McGogy Mr James F
Sub. Asst. Commissioner
Talladega, Alabama.

Sir

In reply to yours of the 2d inst inquiring of certain communications relative to the conduct of the AA Surg. at Talladega, I have to say that the communications have been received and are under consideration.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Commissioner


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Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama.  Sept. 7th 1867

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Connelly Mr William E
Sub. Asst. Commissioner
Eufaula, Alabama.

Sir

Yours of the 4th inst is received.  In reply I have to say that the Bureau cannot make any compensation for medical attention rendered the freedmen in your District.  The only medical aid