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Fort Mitchell Al
Russell County Al
May 2 [[strikethrough]] 8 [[/strikethough]]7th 1867.

Dear Sir
Upon the issuing of your order in relation to bring out minors, I wrote you in relation to 4 I had bound to me, who had no Father of Mother ages 10, 8, 6, & 4. Their Grand Father & Mother live in the yard with us & these children with them, Since your order I think some who were no doubt improperly bout has been released, such men bound out & one or both parents living-

Now Sir I want to know if I hold the these children properly, I have thus far dealt fairly & honestly by these people & intend no blame shall be attached to me for any act or conduct of mine, I wrote you I had the advise of Maj Major Moreback of the Bureau of Columbus Geo. In all my transactions with these people I have conformed to the order & regulations of Bureau, please write & give me your opinion on this Case.

Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Saml. C. Benton

Gel. W. Swayne
Comdg
Montgomery Al