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If you can in view of any necessity in your rank [[strikethrough]]give me aid in this direction, I can get the endorsement of Gen [[?]] & think also thus of Gen Thomas, & know I can have the support of Grimes of U.S. Senate & [[Kasson?]] from the House from Iowa. My idea is to open two large Colonies in N - Ala to take care of the dependents in this valley. [[?]] in one year, & make them pay all expenses &c. My views of looking after the dependents & poor of the County require the full approval of all the just citizens. Very respectfully Your obd Servt T.M. Goodfellow Gen W. Swayne Adm Agent - Montgomery
Transcription Notes:
John Adam Kasson - a nineteenth-century lawyer, ...an Iowa Representative to the House