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Med. Col. Mobile, Ala.
Dec. 8, 1865.

Brig. Gen'l Wager Swayne
Com. Refugees, Freedmen &c.

Genl.

Two gentlemen have called to examine roof of college— sent by the Trustees. Are they to have the building or, do we hold it? I am receiving goods for Assylum. School now numbers 500 Pupils. We will go to work on the roof as soon as you direct. We do not feel warranted to go faster than Govt assures us of continuance of possession. Please direct as to what I am to do.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Servt.
E. C. Branch
Box 812