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Suggestion; but solely from fear that as my name had been used reference to me appointment my silence might be construed into an opinion that under Mr Mostyn's management the office was not properly filled. I would consider it a great calamity to have a change made.

I have the honor to be 
with great respect 
Your Obt Servt
Benj. F. Porter
Intendant of Greenville

Major Genl.
Wager Swayne 
Supt Bureau Freedmen
Dept. of Alabama

P.S Governor Patton, Senator Parsons, or any public man of Montgomery, will vouch for the honesty of my declarations in this matter.