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Hall must show by disinterested testimony. Mr. Hall will also state whether he is full filling that portion of the law relative to education of apprentices. The age of the children and their own wishes in the matter should also be stated. Pending the arrival of this additional testimony inquiry will be made from this office as to the Mothers ability to support the children.
By order of Maj Genl Wager Swayne
O D Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr
Aug 22, 67


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Endorsement on letter of S.W. Cowling
Respectfully referred J Hendrix Sub Asst Commr, for investigation and report as to the propriety of these children being bound to Mr. Cowling. If their relatives are able and willing to properly care for them they have a prior claim.
By order of 
Maj Genl Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr
Aug 22 67


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R33 Endorsement on letter of C. H. Ranshenberg Agt Office Asst Commr Atlanta Ga Aug 22 1867
Respectfully referred to Maj Genl Wager Swayne with the request that he will take the necessary steps to restore the child to its Mother.
C.C. Sibley
Bvt Brig Genl Asst Commr
Respectfully referred to W.E. Connelly S.A.C Eufaula Ala. The question as to which of the parents shall have custody of the child is one for the decision of the Probate Court before which this case should be brought. Return this paper with report of action.
By order of Maj Genl Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr
Aug 24, 67

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J12 Endorsement on letter of Bvt Maj Jno Jones Vicksburg Miss Aug 19, 1867
Respectfully referred to Maj General Wager Swayne Asst Commr for Ala and attention invited to enclosed letter of Mr. Daniel Whatley.
Alvan C Gellem
Bvt Maj Genl & Asst Commr
Respectfully referred to Bvt Brig Genl J B Callis & attention invited to enclosed letter of Daniel Whatley Esq
By order of Maj Genl Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr
Aug 26th 1867

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F36 Endorsement on letter of Bvt Lt Col Wm Fowler Office Sub Asst Commr Huntsville Ala Aug 21st 1867
Respectfully returned to Col O.D. Kinsman with attention invited to enclosed affidavit.
Jno. B. Callis
Bvt Brig Genl & Sub Asst Commr
Respectfully returned to Maj Genl O O Howard Asst Commr and attention invited to enclosed affidavit.
Wager Swayne
Maj Genl & Asst Commr
Aug 24, 67


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W77 Endorsement on letter of Green White & others 
Respectfully referred to W.E. Connelly S.A.C. Eufaula Ala. Contracts of so unjust a description as the within cannot be regarded in adjusting claims for labor.
By order of Maj Genl Wager Swayne
OD Kinsman
Sub Asst Commr
Aug 26, 67


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77M Endorsement on letter of J.W. [[?Mosar]] A.A. Surg Office Asst Commr B.R F & A.L. Charleston Aug 21.1867
Respectfully returned to the Asst Commr for Ala with the information that their is no such counties as "Williston" in this state
R.K. Scott Bvt Maj Genl & Asst Commr
Respectfully returned to A.A. Surg J W [[?Mosar]] thro S.A.C. Dist of Greenville an examination of the map shows that their is a Williston Station on the S.C. RR in the Brownwell Dist. This may be the locality alluded to.
By order of  
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