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