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A 60 Continuation of Endorsement (470) on letter of Geo. J Alden late Maj. US Vols.
Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist. of Talladega Talladega. Alabama Dec. 11th 1867
Respectfully returned to Col O D Kinsman Sub Asst. Comr. Dist of Ala. It appears from investigation that the within named July and Edith have no claim upon Geo. Patterson by agreement or otherwise Mr Patterson has been employed for last two years in S&M RR office at Selma. His family resides in Oxford July & Edith worked in and about Oxford live with the family of Mr Patterson when they cannot obtain employment elsewhere and are not prevented from going or coming at any time
(signed) J M McGogy 
Sub Asst. Comr. 
Respectfully returned to Mr Geo. J. Alden whose attention is invited to endorsement of J F McGogy Sub Asst. Comr. at Talladega.
By Order of Bvt. Maj. Genl. Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst. Commissioner
Dec. 14th 1867.

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D 32 Continuation of Endorsement (432) on letter of Elijah Dawson
Mobile. Ala. Dec. 13th 1867
Respectfully returned to the Office of the Sub Asst. Comr. at Montgomery, Ala. with the recommendation that the child Sallie be allowed to remain in Mr Giegans family, after personal inquiry into the case; public and private questioning of the child, and inspection of its surroundings - it is believed that this is a case where the law would operate with hardship in joining the child to her reputed father whom it has never seen and whose fraternity is questionable and for whom the child manifests the utmost repugnance. Sallie says her father is dead and her mother gave her permission for her to remain with Mr Girgan. She is well cared for and being educated. Mr Girgan has stated his willingness to relinquish the child without process of law upon notification from the Office.
(signed) James Gillette
Capt. 15th Infty. Bvt Maj usa
Sub Asst. Comr.

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Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj "Geo" Shorkley SAC at Selma, on examination of this case it is not deemed advisable to issue an order from this Office returning the child to the person who claimed her. Elijah can however proceed under the law and the action of the civil authorities (if in accordance with the law) will not be interfered with.
By Command of Bvt Maj Genl. Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst. Commissioner
Dec. 16th 1867.

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Endorsement on letter of Hon A H Laflin Washington. DC. Dec 11th 1867
Respectfully referred to Bvt Maj. Genl. Wager Swayne Asst. Comr. for Alabama, who will investigate the case. If Mrs Beverly is a loyal refugee and destitute, she can receive transportation on the recommendation of the Asst. Comr. If her brother died in the US service, and left no nearer heirs, she may be entitled to a pension.
By Order of
Maj Genl. O.O. Howard
(signed) E. Whittlesey. A.A.A. Genl.
Respectfully referred to Mr. Wm E Connelly sac at Eufaula, who will make investigation in accordance with the endorsement of the Commissioner and return these papers with report.
By Order of Bvt Maj. Genl. Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst. Commissioner
Dec. 16th 1867.

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C 333 Continuation of Endorsement (474) on letter of JH Chapman Huntsville, Ala. Dec. 13th 1867.
Respectfully returned to O.D. Kinsman sac at Montgomery, Ala. with the information that this woman and family are in a very destitute condition, and would respectfully ask the transportation be furnished them to their friends in Virginia. 
(signed) Jno. B. Callis Bvt. Brig and SA Comr.
Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig Genl. Jno. B Callis SAC at Huntsville. It is necessary to know the ages of these children before any recomendation for transportation can be made.
By Order of Bvt. Maj. Genl. Wager Swayne
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst. Commissioner
Dec. 16th 1867.

Transcription Notes:
Is it presented or prevented from going? (prevented, that is a v and makes more sense) Is it fraternity or paternity (Is he really the father?) This office rather than the office Is his name Wager or Wagan or Wagon? On this page looks like it Wagan to me?