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Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands 
Mobile  Augst 23d 1865

Brig Genl
Wager Swayne
Asst Comr Bureau Refugees &c

Sir 

You will see by the enclosed order from Genl Smith that the detail (which has been with me for some time and had become quite an assistance) have been released and mustered out of service  I was compelled to accept the present detail but would like to have another one of a different stamp. Educated and moral men who could assist me in the discharge of my duty 

The Contract Surgeon Dr Hugh Elliott has been relieved by a US Surgeon who retains Dr. Elliott at present as Hospital Steward. - until the Medical Director can furnish one from the Army. 

I will make a detail from the 97." Colored Infantry of Soldiers to fill all places now occupied by Citizens as Teamsters & Nurses and will keep for the present the men I have until I can hear from you