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No 176
War Department,
Bur. of R.F. & A. Lands.
Claim Division
Washington, May 11st 1866.

Brt. Maj. Gen'l. Wager Swayne
Asst. Comm'r B.R.F. & A.L.
Montgomery Ala

General
I have the honor to transmit by to days mail 25 copies "Directions for making out papers", 25 copies instructions as to proof of marriage required, and 50 copies "Proof of Cohabitation and common repute. 
Please acknowledge receipt.

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Wm Fowler
Bvt Major & A.A. Genl.

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