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130 6-67 130 DeKalb County, Ala. May 10th, 1867 Clayton C. P. Petitions General Swayne to interpose in the case between one "Hawkins" and himself as regards a Tan Yard & certain lands. Recd May 18th 67 Huntsville Ala May 15th, 1867 Respectfully forwarded to Major Genl. Wager Swayne for his official action Jno. B. Callis E&M 209 D of A 1867 Hd Qrs Dist of Alabama Montgomery Ala May 22" 1867 Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig Genl J. B. Callis for an expression of his opinion on the merits of this case and such additional information as he may have. By order of Maj Genl Wager Swayne. D. H. Williams, 1" Lieut 41" US. I A.A.A.G. Office B R F & A L Dist Nor Ala Huntsville Ala. June 4" 1867. Respectfully returned to D. H. Williams Lt 41st U.S. Infty & A.A.A.G. with information that carefull inquiry has been made into the merits of the within case and that to my judgement. Justice to Mr Clayton would Seem to demand the benefit of the award of the arbitrators and from what I know of the civil administration of the Law. I am Satisfied he will be proscribed on account of his political views to an extent that would jepardise his hope of Justice from the local authority. Jno B Callis Bt Brig Gen U.S.Vol Sub. Asst Commisioner EB. 157. June 4" 1867.