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Mobile Dec 11 1866 Maj Genl Swain Montgomery, Ala Dear Sir, On arriving with Mr Martin, the U.S. District Attry. for this District, I find that he purchased the [[Steamer?]] for the U.S. Government, but Hardy refused to let him have it unless the money was paid by or before 2'clock of the day of sale, and that he still holds the vessel. Tho he has endeavored to relieve himself. inasmuch as he was compelled to borrow the money to make the payment. I was gratified, to find that it will require the formal action of the Court, and that there will be no contest: Very Respectfully Alex M Kinstry