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W87  Continuation of Endorsement (444) on Letter of T. Wiseman Selma, Alabama Nov. 23rd 1867.
Respectfully returned - the within communication we believe can be credited. 
(signed) Geo” Shorkley Bvt Maj usa. and s.a.comr
Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj” Alvan C. Gillem Asst. Comm "for Miss" with enclosed letter from Probate Judge of Wilcox County and Mr Lee which show the condition of the children and that the mother can be provided for if she returns to her old home.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. and Asst. Commissioner
Nov. 25th 1867.  

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B 242 Endorsement on letter of C.W. Buckley, Supt. Education Washington. D.C. Nov 19th 1867.
Respectfully forwarded to Bvt. Brig Genl. E Whittelsey A.A.A. Genl Bureau R.F. and A.L. for instructions. Attention is invited to last clause of Circular No. 22. July 1st 1867 of Commissioner (herewith enclosed), which provides that in no case shall return transportation be furnished or the cash thereof be refunded by this Bureau.
(signed) Henry M. Whittelsey, Chief Q.M.
B R F and A L. War Dept Bureau R.F. and AL. Washington Nov. 19th 67
Respectfully returned to Bvt. Brig. Genl. H.M. Whittelsey
Chief Q.M. The requirements of Circular 22 of July 1st 1867 will be strictly complied with.
By Order of Maj. Genl. Howard
(signed)E. Whittelsey, A. A. A. Genl.
Washington DC. Nov” 20th 1867 
Respectfully returned to Bvt. Maj. Gen. Wager Swayne Asst. Comr” State of Alabama whose attention is invited to endorsements from office Chief Q.M. and A.G.O. BRF and AL. hereon of date Nov” 19th 1867
By Command of Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard Comr
(signed) Henry M. Whittelsey, Chief Q.M. Bureau &c
Respectfully referred to Mr. C W Buckley
Supt. of Education, whose attention is invited to endorsements of the Commissioner and Chief Q.M. of the Bureau hereon made.
By order of Bvt. Maj” Genl Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst. Commissioner
Nov”25th 1867

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G106  Montgomery Alabama, Nov. 25th 1867.
Respectfully returned to Captain Gillette S.A.Comr” at Mobile, who is authorized to administer affidavits to freedmen in cases where such affidavits concern the official business of his office except in the preparation of soldiers claims. 


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Where the business requiring an affidavit is to become the subject of congnizance by the state courts the state laws must govern.   
By order of the Bvt Maj” Genl.Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commissioner
Nov” 25th 1867  

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Endorsement on letter of Geo” J Aldew
Respectfully forwarded to Mr J F McGogy Sae. at Talladega for settlement if possible of the amounts due these persons. This paper to be returned with report of result.
By order of
Bvt Maj Genl Wager Swayne 
O.D.Kinsman
Sub Asst Commissioner
Nov” 25th 1867.


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[[?]]225    Endorsement on letter of Carter Coleman [[?]]
Respectfully returned to Mr. S. W. Thornton.  Thomasville, Ala. It not deemed advisable to issue such orders as the one within asked for.
By order of Bvt Maj Genl. Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman 
Sub Asst Commissioner 
Nov” 25th 1867.


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G107  Endorsement on letter of Gardner Worthy  Respectfully returned to Garner Worthy 
It is not deemed advisable to interfere with the course of the civil law in such cases as the within.
By order of Bvt Maj” Gen Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman 
Sub Asst Commissioner
Nov” 25th 1867   

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B215 Endorsement on letter of H.W. Bush Respectfully returned to [??] John e [??] [??] Montgomery ala, for personal investigation and [??] 
By order of Bvt Maj” Gen Wager Swayne 
O. D. Kinsman
Sub asst Commissioner
Nov 25th 1867 
    
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[??]90 Endorsement on letter of [[??]] H Chapman Washington. D.C. November 7th 1867. Respectfully transmitted to asst [[??]] fala. 
By order of Maj Gen O.O. Havard
[[??]] E Hhiltelcey. a, a, a, [[??]]