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Hayneville Dec 17th 1867

Maj Gen Swayne
Commanding 3^d. Military Dist
Montgomery Ala
[[stamp]]THE NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES[[stamp]]     

Dear Gen,
Since my appointment by you as agent of the Freedman Bureau for the County of Lowndes on this 2^d day of April 1866 and previous to that time, from my appointment as Justice of the Peace by the proclamation of Gov Parsons- I have endeavored to fill said office with Justice and impartiality to all parties and respectfully ask you to allow me reasonable compensation for my services-
Very Respectfully
TH Cook

Transcription Notes:
Not sure of proper transcription notation for 2nd and 3rd