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Fort Morgan Ala June 7th 1866 Bvt Major James Curtis Captn 15th Infantry Comdg Forts Powell, Gaines, & Morgan Sir, In compliance with Gen Orders No 10 dated Hd Qrs Fort Powell & Gaines June 6th 1866 I proceeded to Fort Morgan where I arrived about 5 Oclock this morning, and have the honor to make the following report. I found every thing quiet, no indication of disorderly conduct then existing although it is apparent that considerable drunkeness has been carried on for the past two days. I arrested Joseph Worrall, Sutlers Clerk, and have ordered him from this Post. I placed Sentries on the Sutler Shop and on the Sally port to the Fort, and on the Guns on the Wharf. I would recommend that Private Shea Co E 1st Battn 15th Inftry now in Fort Gaines be held in arrest for mutinous conduct at Fort Morgan. the tree worst men have deserted taking Government mules with them. I enclose a few of the many orders for whiskey presented to the Sutler during the last few days I shall examine some more evidence to night and send over their affadavits I am, Major. Very respectfully Your obdt Servt Ma. G. Galloway 1st Lieut 15th Inftry Bt Capt U.S.A. Comdg Fort Morgan