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Mobile July 30th 1866.

Gen Major Swayne, Com.
B. of R.F. & Al.

Dear Sir: 

About two weeks ago I made application to Captain Whiting, of this city, for free transportation for myself and family to Richmond, Texas.  The Captain told me that he doubted whether he had the authority or right to grant me such transportation but he would address you a letter in relation to my application and ask for inststructions in the matter.  I have called on Captain Whiting several