Viewing page 120 of 242

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Calhoun Lowndes Co Ala
April 30 1866

Agent Freedmen Bureau
Dear Sir
I have had a good many applications as Justice of the Peace in Calhoun Benton to approve Freedmans contract & I have acted on the belief that I was not authorised
A good many persons have requested me to communicate with you and obtain the necessary authority, They say it is very inconvenient for them to go to Hayneville or Montgomery
I will be pleased to attend to the same if you will authorise me to do so and furnish me

Transcription Notes:
Edited: removed Archive stamp per Si not required to transcribe, changes