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S.77. Distr. Montgomery, 1865.

Office Asst Coms'r.
Bureau R.F. & A L.
Montgomery, Oct 4th 1865

Wager Swayne
Brig Gen & Asst Com'r.

Calls attention of Maj Gen Davies Comd Dist of Montg'y to chain-gang of Selma being partly composed of women

E.M No 10

Rec'd Hd. Qrs. Sub Dist of Selma Oct 6, 1865
Rec'd Hd. Qrs. Distr. Montgomery Oct 4, 1865.


(E and M 108.)
Headquarters District of Montgomery,
Montgomery, Ala., Oct 4th 1865.

RESPECTFULLY Referred to Col. Magee who will prevent women being worked in chain gang or beating of prisoners in chain gang. This to be returned with Report.

BY ORDER OF MAJ. GEN. HENRY E. DAVIES.

Jas B. Comstock
Assistant Adjutant General.
(E & M 9)

Head Quarters Sub Dist of Selma
Selma Ala Oct 8 1865

Respectfully returned with accompanying report

D.W. Magee
Col 47th Ill Vols
Comdg Sub Dist of Selma


(E and M 108)
Headquarters District of Montgomery,
Montgomery, Ala., Oct 10th 1865.

RESPECTFULLY Returned to Brig General Swayne for his information.

BY ORDER OF MAJ. GEN. HENRY E. DAVIES

Jas B. Comstock
Assistant Adjutant General.