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Executive Department, 
STATE OF ALABAMA,
Montgomery, Ala. July 11th 1866.

My Dear Genl.

The three women bearing this have appealed to me this morning for food, they can report to you what they have said to me about the destitution of Coosy County & themselves.  Col Crookshanks having on hand few barrels of Meal has ordered to them (Four large families), Four Barrels of Meal.  

I wish you would order your Commissary to give them some meat.  Do for them if possible as their appearance as well as words speak for conditions.

I Am Yours Vy Truly
R M Patton
Gov. of Alabama