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286 461 Head Quarters of Alabama. Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 18th 1867. Gratyer Mr Stephen Camden, Wilcox Co. Ala. Sir Yours of the 1st inst. to General Swayne is received. In reply I am directed to say that all instructions from this Office as to the sale or removal of Colonel Wickershams crop have been removed and that your proper recourse is under the Civil law. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 462 Head Quarters of Alabama. Montgomery. Alabama. Nov. 19th 1867. Fraser Mr D J Prarie Bluff Wilcox Co. Ala. Burdick Mr J H Camden, Wilcox Co. Ala. Upon the recommendation of Messrs RM Reynolds and AL Morgan, you are hereby appointed an Agent (without pay) of the Bureau RF and AL. in Wilcox County. You will report in writing to Bvt. Maj. Geo. Shorkley Sub Asst. Commissioner at Selma, Ala. who will give you all necessary instructions as to your duties and powers. Your appointment will hold good until further orders. By Order of Bvt Maj Genl. Wager Swayne O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 463 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama. Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 19th 1867. 283/296 Shorkley Bvt Maj. Geo. Sub Asst. Commissioner Selma, Alabama. Major I have the honor to transmit herewith the appointments of D.J. Fraser of Prarie Bluff and J H Burdick of Camden, both of Wilcox Co. 287 as agents (without pay) of the Bureau. You will please correspond with these gentlemen and instruct them in their duties and powers. By Order of Bvt Maj Genl. Wager Swayne O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 464 Head Quarters of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 19th 1867. 282/295 Pierce Bvt. Maj. C.W. Sub Asst. Commissioner Demopolis, Alabama. Major Yours the 18th inst. relative to transfer of ex rebel Commissary building in Demopolis to the Society of the Episcopal Church there is received. In reply the Asst. Commissioner directs me to say that owing to the extraordinary conduct of the District Judge in assuming or attempting to assume control over said building no definite action can now be taken. So soon as the matter shall be properly settled the General will endeavor to do all for the Society in his power. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 465 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 19th 1867. 282/305 Blair Mr Robt. Sub Asst. Commissioner Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Sir Yours of the 17th inst. to Maj. Greene stating that you had received Eighty five (85) copies of G.O. 13 Hd. Qrs. Dist. of Ala. and that you had received no letter of instructions therewith is received. In reply I have to enclose copy of letter sent you on the 11th inst. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner
