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Hd. Qrt. Post of Demopolis
Demopolis Alabama
Oct.6, 1865

Gen. Swayne
[[stamp]]

Gen,
Yours of the 2d Inst. came to hand this day. Has been read with interest, and after your polite request, I regret to say that I cannot consistently, with my present duties undertake the Superintendency of this Dist.

My health is rather delicate and I find my duties at present onerous.

I will be pleased to support any good man you may send to this district.

I am General
With much respect
Your Obdt. Servt
E Bowyer
Col 11th Mo. V.I.

Transcription Notes:
[[stamp]]: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES E Bowyer - Eli Bowyer, Col., 11th Regt. Missouri Volunteer Infantry Brevet Brig. Gen. U.S.V.