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Clayton Alabama August 24. 1865

To Brig. Genl. Major Swayne
Asst Commissioner
Bureau Refugees Foreman & Co

Sir
The undersigned one of the Justices of the Peace for Beat No. 9 in Barbour County & State of Alabama, do hereby signify my acceptance of the office as agent of said Bureau for the administration of Justice in such cases as may come under my Jurisdiction as provided for in section 7. Genl orders no. 7. as referred to in your order dated at Montgomery Ala. August 4. 1865 & hereby agree to discharge faithfully the duties thereof -

Have the kindness to send me instructions which you can forward to Eufaula Ala., care of J. Hardman Justice of the Peace where I can receive them - Witness my hand in the day & year above written

Respectfully &c
T. J. Gregory J.P.

Transcription Notes:
ignore Archives stamp Eufaula AL confirmed ed