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[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R.F. &c. 732. [[/left margin]]
H.268. Endorsement on letter of W. H. Hunter.
Respectfully returned to W.H. Hunter, Asst Sub Asst Comr, Bluffton Ala. (His office Sub Asst Com'r at Opelika Ala) The service of a Physician is not considered as work on labor, but the practice of one of the learned professions, and does not come under the provisions of G.O. 13.x 14. 1867.
By order of Col and Bvt Brig Genl O.L. Shepherd.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Major USA
AAAG
May 27, 1868.


[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R. F. &c 733. [[/left margin]]
C. 264.  Endorsement on letter of Bvt Maj James Curtis.
Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj James Curtis U.S.A. Sub Asst Com'r Selma Ala. The Hospital of Selma will be discontinued as soon as arrangements can be made for the accommodation of the inmates at Talladega or elsewhere. 
By order of Col & Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd
Geo. Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bvt Maj USA
AAAG
May 28. 1868.
 
[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R. F. &c 734 [[/left margin]]
H.270. Endorsement on letter of Capt. R. Harrison.
Respectfully returned to Capt. R. Harrison Sub Asst Commr Jacksonville Ala. No regular issue of supplies will be made in the State except at Soup kitchens. The supply of Bacon is exhausted and it is not deemed necessary to purchase a new supply.
By order of Col & But Brig Gen'l O. L. Shepherd.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bvt Major USA
AAAG
May 29. 1868

[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R. &c 735. [[/left margin]]
G143 Endorsement on letter of Bt Maj James Gillette
Respectfully forwarded to Major General O. O. Howard. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. urgently requesting that such steps be taken as may enable the colored men to secure Government Lands – and at the payment of the usual fees required by the General Land office. This is deemed one of the most important interests of the colored people.
O. L. Shepherd
Col 15th Infy. Bvt brig Gen'l USA
Asst Comm'r - 
May 30. 1868.

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[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R.F & AL 736. [[/left margin]] 
H269 Endorsement on letter of W. H. Hunter.
Respectfully returned to R. F. Smith. Sub Asst Commissioner Opelika Ala. No Hospitals or Dispensaries will be established on the contrary the present number will be reduced one half.
By order of Col & Bvt Brig Gen'l O. L. Shepherd.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bvt Maj USA
AAAG.
May 30. 1868. 

[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu R.F &c 737.[[/left margin]]  
W.113. Endorsement on letter of Lieut E. H. Weirman
Respectfully returned to Lieut E. H. Weirman USA. Sub Asst Commissioner Eufaula Ala. Mr. Wheeler having been assigned to duty at Eufaula, the appointment of Mr Purcell is not considered necessary. 
By order of Col and Bvt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd.
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Major USA
AAAG.
June 1, 1868.

H246 Endorsement letter of J. F. Harris.
Sub District of Selma. Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Selma Ala May 28. 1868
Respectfully returned with the evidence as required which has been carefully considered by me. I recommend that the property he ordered turned over to Isham Garrett and that Tom Pitts and Mrs Pool he left to fight it out between them.
(Sgd) James Curtis
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Maj USA
Sub Asst Com'r

[[left margin]] State of Ala. Bu RF &c 738. [[/left margin]] 
Respectfully returned to But Maj James Gillette U.S.A. Sub Asst Comr Selma Ala, Attention invited to endorsement of date April 1. 1868. from this office which will be at once carried into effect.
By order of Col & Bt Brig Genl O. L. Shepherd
Geo Shorkley
Capt 15th Infy. Bt Major USA
AAAG