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Dale County Alabama
November 16th 1865

To Brig. Gen'l Swayne.
Asst Commissioner &c

Sir
I have just seen General order No. 7 and at the earliest moment notify you that I as a Justice of the Peace for Beat No. 13 of Dale County, hereby accept the position therein tendered to the Judges and Justices of the Peace of the State.
My Residence is Newton Dale County Ala
Very Respectfully
M.R. Sims J.P.