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State of Alabama Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 11. 1868.

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Howard Major General O.O.
Commissioner &c.
Washington D.C.

General:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the revocation of appointment of W.C. Arthur, as Agent &c.  also of par 4 and 5. Special Orders No 18. dated War Department Bureau R.f. and A.L. Washington Feb 5. 1868

I telegraphed you this morning asking that the order above referred to be suspended, for the reason that I desired to secure the services of Col Beecher, in addition to his present duties, as Inspector in the Bureau in this State, his long acquaintance with Bureau affairs, and his known integrity, specially fitting him for this duty.

I approve the enclosed application for the withdrawal of the resignation of W.C. Arthur Agent &c, believing it to be for the best interests of the Bureau, that he be retained in his present capacity.  Asking your favorable consideration, 

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
J. Hayden
Bvt Brig Gen'l U.S.A.
Asst Comm'r


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State of Alabama, Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 11. 1868.

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Harrison Capt Rob't, U.S.A.
Sub Asst Commissioner
Huntsville.

Captain:

Your communication reporting as to Soup Houses, has been received.

Orders have been given upon the Chief Quartermaster to supply the needed kettles &c for use,  He will communicate with you upon the subject.

By order of
Bvt Brig Genl J. Hayden.
Geo Shorkley
Bvt Major U.S.A.
A.A.A.G.


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699
State of Alabama.  Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 11. 1868.

Shipherd J.R. Esq.
Sec'y A.M. Association
Chicago Ill.

Sir:

Your communication of the 6th inst, addressed to Gen'l Swayne, Asst Commissioner, stating that certain Bond had been executed, and that you hesitate to trust it to the mails, has been received.

Will you please send me the Bond by Express - say "Valuation one hundred dollars"

I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
J. Hayden
Bvt Brig Genl U.S.A.
Asst Com'mr


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State of Alabama, Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala Feby 12. 1868.

Howard Major General O.O.
Commissioner &c.
Washington D.C.

General:

I enclose copy of Telegram received from you of this date.

In view of the reasons assigned in my former letters to you, upon removals and changes of Officers - I respectfully ask to be informed upon what this order is based.

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant.

Bvt Brig Gen'l U.S.A. Asst Com'r.
(Telegram)  Copy.
Washington D.C. Feby 12. 1868.
General Julius Hayden.

Be careful not to remove Agents without a thorough investigation.

By order of Gen'l Howard.
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A.G.