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[[left margin]] 344 675 Silsby [[/left margin]] Headquarters Dist. of Alabama. Montgomery, Ala. February 1, 1868. Hon John Agent A.M. Association Selena Ala. Sir, Your communication of 29th January has been received. The Superintendent of Education, Mr. Bush accompanied by Mr. Langston Special Inspector of Schools from Washington will leave this city for Selena, Talladega, and Demopolis today. They will examine the matter of Schools and School houses in the Sub. Districts that they visit. When their report and recommendation action will be taken as soon as practicable. Every available means will be employed to further Educational interests. By order of Bol. Brig. Genl. J. Hayden. Leo Shorkley Capt. 15th Infy. Bol. Maj. U.S.A. A.A.A. Genl. [[left margin]] 676 Howard 343/345 [[/left margin]] Headquarters Dist. of Alabama. Montgomery, Ala. Feby. 1, 1868. Major General O.O. Commissioner +c Washington D.C. General: I have the honor tp request that Five Hundred (500) blank forms of applications for a years of pay and bounty for colored troops be furnished this Office, for distribution to those requiring them. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant J.H. cee cee Bol. Brig. Genl. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner [[upper right corner]] 345 [[/upper right corner]] [[left margin]] 677 Howard 344/345 [[/left margin]] Headquarters Dist. of Alabama. Montgomery, Ala. Feby. 1, 1868. Major General O.O. Commissioner +c Washington D.C. General: I most respectfully ask authority to obtain from the Subsistence Department of the Army so long as it may be necessary a regular issue of Subsistence for the "Cobbs Orphans Home" a charitable institution located in the City of Montgomery. It has been the custom of the Asst. Commissioner when necessary to send orphans of loyal citizens to this institution, where they have received most careful attention. It was established in 1858 under the direction of Bishop Cobb of the Episcopal Church, and is a most worthy institution. The inmates now number Eighteen (18), there are accommodations for Twenty six (26). I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant J.H. cee cee Bol. Brig. Genl. U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner [[left margin]] 678 Howard 345/348 [[/left margin]] State of Alabama, Bureau R.F. and A.L. Office Asst. Commissioner Montgomery, Ala. February 3, 1868. Major General O.O. Commissioner +c Washington D.C. General: In compliance with your communication of 29th January calling attention to Circular of June 3, 1867. I have the honor to forward herewith copies of "report of Transportation" and "Report of Stores." The original reports were forwarded Jan. 2, 1868. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant J.H. cee cee Bol. Brig. Genl. U.S.A. Asst. Comm.
