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State of Alabama Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  April 15, 1868.

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

Major:

Referring to your endorsement of 4th inst on application for transportation in favor of Ambrose and Wm Blount, I am directed by the Assistant Commissioner to state that an order for Transportation has been received, and is retained in this office awaiting information as to the ages of the boys mentioned.

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
Geo. Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Maj USA
AAAG


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State of Alabama Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  April 16, 1868.

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McGogy Mr J.F.
Sub Asst Commissioner
Talladega Ala.

Sir:

In reply to your communication of 13th requesting blanks for making "Rosters" &c I have the honor to state that on 26th March blanks were sent you for this purpose and only one having been received at this office you must still have a supply on hand - therefore it is not deemed advisable to send more till they are properly accounted for.

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
Geo. Shorkley.
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Maj USA
AAAG


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State of Alabama Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala  April 16, 1868.

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

General:

Mrs Laura Houghton and two children (under 12 yrs) Destitute Refugees, make application at this office for Transportation from hence to New Orleans.  The following are the grounds for application and the facts apparent in the case.

Mrs Houghton applied for transportation from Washington to Macon Ga, in March last, in order to recover value of certain articles lost by destruction of Railways in 1865, as well as to obtain employment.  Transportation coupons were issued to her.  About the same time an opportunity was afforded her of being transported through charity from Baltimore to Savannah Ga, by steam ship.  Of this she availed herself, and it being her wish to proceed to New Orleans by reason of better prospects for maintenance, she retained unused the coupons issued by the Disbg Officer at Washington, and has presented them here asking in lieu there of transportation to New Orleans.

Upon an investigation of her case I have considered her worthy of the assistance asked - have issued the transportation and herewith return the unused coupons entire for cancelation.

Very Respectfully 
Your Ob't Servant
O.L. Shepherd
Col 15th Infy. Bvt Brig Gen USA
Asst Comm'r