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Freedmans Bureau Mobile Ala, Sept. 1st 1865 Chas. A. Miller Maj. & A.A.A. Genl. Sir: In compliance with verbal instructions from Genl. Swayne I discharged all the Employees of the Bureau in this District – except Doct. Elliot (Hosp. Steward) and Mr. Davis – the latter remained with me in the absence of men who can write. I find it difficult to obtain men who are fair scribes. — Mr. Davis was discharged on receipt of your letter — Doctor Elliot remains as Hospital Steward by advice of Medical Directors — until there can be a Steward detailed from the Army I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. servt. Capt. & Asst. Supt. Freedmen
Transcription Notes:
its General Swayne not Sevayne, confirmed,