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290 It appears that Davy made a contract with S.B. Warnock to work the latters plantation, in Pike County - That Davy died and his son has since managed the plantation and that though making a fair crop the low price of cotton has left him at the end of the year without the means to pay the debts incurred. His Fathers estate, on which he administered is now he fears liable for the deficiency. I therefore refer him to you for advice in the matter. The hands on the place should attach the crop for their pay under GO No. 13 Current series from Hd. Qrs. District of Alabama (copy enclosed). The Asst. Commissioner desires that you report the action taken in this case. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 470 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 25th 1867. 284/302 McGogy Mr James F Sub Asst. Commissioner Talladega, Alabama. Sir Your Requisition for clothing for the inmates of the Hospital in your charge forwarded some time ago was not filled because at that time it was hoped that the institution might be turned over to the Civil Authorities. As that event does not now seem to be near at hand, your requisition for such necessary articles of clothing as may now be on hand will be duly honored. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 471 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 26th 1867. Wood Bvt. Lt. Col. H. Clay Asst. Adjt. General 3rd Military District Colonel In accordance with request of 291 Bvt Brig. Genl. John J Milhan, Medical Director, this day received, I have the honor to forward herewith an "Official" List of the Officers Agents and Medical Officers "on duty in the Bureau in this District November 1st 1867. Such list will hereafter be forwarded monthly. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Bvt. Maj. Genl. and Asst. Commissioner 472 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 26th 1867. 289/297 Healy Mr J.B. Agent Bureau &c Girard, Alabama. Sir I forward herewith S.O. 81 III Current series from this Office making partial exemption from seizure of crop &c on J.A. Shingleins place. A copy of this Order goes by same mail to the Sheriff. You are charged with the duty of seeing that the Order is not disobeyed. When the crop is gathered such division will be made as will be most just to all parties. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant O.D. Kinsman Sub Asst. Commissioner 473 Head Quarters Dist. of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama. Nov. 26th 1867. 289/293 Howard Maj Genl. OO Commissioner &c Washington, D.C. General Herewith I have the honor to return the papers referred to me in relation to the conduct of Bvt. Maj. William A. Elderkin, Commissary of Subsistence in giving vouchers while in this District, certifying that he had purchased and received stores which in fact he had not received, but which upon the faith of his certificate were paid by the Disbursing Officer. Major Elderkin, in his reply to my report clearly conveys, although he does not venture the direct assertion: 1st. That the duty of these purchases was thrust upon him
