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Greenville, Butler Co. Ala
May 28th 1866.

Gen. Swayne

Dear Sir - I learn to day that some parties in this place will apply to-morrow or next day, for the position of agent for the distribution of government rations to the indigent at this place. Knowing that some of these persons would not give satisfaction, I have thought proper to address you a line upon the subject. Alexander McKellar, who resides in this place, would make the most acceptable appointment; but the difficulty would be in getting him to accept. S. D. Betton (who ran for Probate Judge) would make