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West Point Ga June 3rd, 1867
To Maj Gen. Swayne        

Dear Sir the destitution in Chambers, County Ala has grown extensively, and now is the great presure. If we could get enough supplies to keep the suffering a going untill our crops are made; I think the cry would cease. Our crops are fine so far and we hope for an abundant increase this year If you can controll any thing in the way of provisions, corn or bacon even a limited supply it would be thankfully received and properly distributed to the needy, there is also a great want of clothing for males and females as well as children, and if you can command any thing of the kind (I know you are willing) you will confer a great favor on those that are really needy, the supply you sent last spring did a great deal of good but was not sufficient to supply all, please answer immediately. While writing on the above, allow me to ask your opinion on one subject. Will confederate transactions be countenanced or will those who contracted debts on confederate money & during the rebellion be compelled to pay them. There are many good industrious hard working men that are discouraged in the prosecution of their labors from the fact that a large confederate claim hangs over them, under which they never can rise, but if they had an assurance, that the law would not enforce the collection there of, would feel perfectly free and easy, and the liquidation of all such claims publich or private by one blow from your administration would do good. Yours truly James M Hill, Agt.