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Cahaba Ala Aug 30. 1865
Major Chas A. Miller A.A.A.G-

Sir-

I have qualified as a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Cahaba according to the terms of Governor Parson's proclamation.  Since qualifying I have seen "General Order No 7 issued from the Office of Assistant Commissioner -

Bureau of Refugees Freedman and Abandoned Lands Montgomery Ala August 4 - 1865 -" By that order I am designated as Agent of the Bureau I beg leave herewith to signify my acceptance thereof under the terms required by said General Order.

Such instructions as the Bureau may send me will be cheerfully recieved and obeyed -

Very Respectfully &c
S R Sheppard JP
Dallas Co Ala