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Decatur Ala Septr 30th 1866 Sir In accordance with instructions I report myself present engaged in the Mercantile business. As the bond given by me required the reports to be made weekly and as I think my conduct since has shown and proven that the offence committed by me on the occasion was entirely of a personal character and did not refer in any way or was not caused by a desire to do anything inconsistent with my oath as a paroled confederate soldier or derogatory to a citizen who had been a confederate soldier I would respectfully request that the bond be cancelled. So far from attempting or entertaining any idea of owning anything inconsistent with my oath I will Say that the oath was taken in good faith and will be so considered. Hoping that you will favorably consider the above application I Am Very Respy J H King