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for whom you are responsible.

Immoralities, corruption, neglected duty, and incapacity, are sometimes complained of against officers and agents of this Bureau; If either of these charges be sustained on investigation, the guilty agent will be at once removed, whether he can be replaced or not.

Thanking you heartily for the energy and fidelity you have thus far displayed, the Commissioner is pleased to express an unwavering confidence in your ability to cope with any new difficulties that may arise.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
O. O. Howard 
Maj. Gen'l. Com'r

Bvt Maj. Gen. Wager Swayne
Asst Com'r
Montgomery Ala.

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