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Livingston Ala. August 22nd 1865 [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp/]] Brig Genr. Wager Swayne Asst. Com. Refugees Freedmen &c. Montgomery, Sir: Our attention has been called to Gen'l Order No 7 published by you, in which you appoint the judicial officers holding office by appointment of His Excellency Gov Parsons, as Agents of the Bureau for the administration of justice in the cases mentioned in the order. We have been commissioned by His Excellency to judicial offices, and hereby signify our acceptance of the agency conferred by the general order referred to. Any further instructions which may be published, you will oblige us by sending to some one of us at this place. With respect Your Obt. Serv't James Cobbs Judge 7th Judicial Circuit C. S. McCormico Probate Judge Sumter Co. Robt. Arrington Justice of the Peace W. R. Ustoch Justice of the Peace (over)