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State of Alabama, Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 27, 1868.

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Hendrix Jno C.
Sub Asst Commissioner
Montgomery Ala

Sir:

I send you herewith Fifteen (15) copies each of blanks requested in your communication of the 24th inst.

By order of
Bvt Brig Genl J. Hayden.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy.  Bvt Major U.S.A.
A.A.A.G.


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State of Alabama.  Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 27, 1868.

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Reese Geo W.
West Point Ga.

Sir:

It is reported at this Office that a poor blind family are living in your neighborhood in very destitute circumstances - they are reported to be without necessary clothing.

You will inform this Office if you cannot supply the wants of this family from the issue of clothing sent you on the 1st February.

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy.  Bvt Major U.S.A.
A.A.A.G.


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723
State of Alabama.  Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 28, 1868.

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

General:

In compliance with your instructions I return to you the revocation of appointment of W.C. Arthur, Chief Quartermaster, and enclose herewith his Bond to enable him to be qualified as Agent of Q.M. Dept by the Quarter Master General.

I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
J. Hayden.
Bvt Brig Gen'l U.S.A.
Asst Commissioner


724
State of Alabama, Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  Feby 29, 1868.

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Gillette Bvt Maj James U.S.A.
Sub Asst Commissioner
Mobile Ala

Major:

The Provisions drawn upon Returns, and issued from Soup Houses will be accounted for upon Special Provision Returns, blanks for which will be sent you in a few days.

You will also report this issue upon your Report of Refugees and Freedmen.

By order of
Bvt Brig Genl J. Hayden.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy.  Bvt Major U.S.A.

Transcription Notes:
George Sharkley (2) Throughout all these pages it is clearly written Shorkley - see https://www.afrigeneas.com/forum-reconstruction/index.cgi/md/read/id/582/sbj/al-freedmen-s-bureau-dept-of-the-gulf/