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Greenville, Ala. 19 April, 1866. My dear Colonel, I acknowledge my obligations, for your flattering communication of the 18th Inst. I have endeavored so to act, in both, in private and public position as to feel I was just and impartial; and to obtain the approbation of such gentlemen, as General Swayne, and yourself, is I am sensible, approaching the point of my ambition. Although I am not ambitious of extending my sphere of duty, except so far as I may do good- I see that there will be a necessity for an United States Commissioner, for this County. Judge Busteed has the power of appointment, and if in the judgments of General Swayne and yourself, a better man may