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Executive Department, 
State of Alabama, 
Montgomery Oct 31st 1864

Sir:
The bearer Mrs Cobb, and her sister will represent to you their inability, on account of extreme poverty, to reach their brother at Mobile, from whom they expect assistance.
I believe their statements, and have full assurances that they are deserving of help. If an order for transportation is given them to Mobile, I will be gratified
Very Respectfully
R M Patton
Governor of Ala

To
Ast Chf Commissioner
B.R.F. & AL.

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