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War Department, 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, 
Washington, May 22nd 1867 

Major General Wager Swayne, 
Assistant Commissioner, &c
Montgomery Alabama, 

General, 
From some reports That I received from Alabama, I wish to inquire with regard to your organization of the Bureau work in the State. Do your Officers make regular reports, and do they do their work efficiently, and to your satisfaction? How many counties are there in your largest sub-district? Are there any sub districts without Officers or Agents? 

From these reports about Alabama, I fear that your numerous other duties have caused 
you to slacken the reins of discipline as Assistant