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Crawford, Alabama, August 22d, 1865.

Genl.

I see from your published order that the Civil Officer, of the State are appointed Agents of the Freedman's Bureau in their respective localities, and that they are requested to signify their accep-tance of the same. If I understand the intention I am willing to officiate, and you will please supply me with the orders & regulations controlling the Bureau, and also intimate to me the extent of jurisdiction with which I will be clothed.  I presume, however, that you supply each officer accepting with all the information necessary to the proper discharge and understanding of his duty.

I am Sir respectfully.

J F Waddell
Judge of Probate.
Russell County.
Alabama,