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Head-Quarters, District of Alabama.
Montgomery, Ala., May 15th 1867

James F McGogy
Sub Asst Commissioner
Talladega Ala

Sir, [[The National Archives of the United States stamp]]

Complaint is made at the office by Ann Wallace (colored) that her three children "John Willis" "Cora Virginia" and "Mary Opelika aged 12, 6 and 9 years are held from her by Daniel Wallace of Faytteville, Talladega Co.

You will investigate this case and ascertain if the children are bound to said Wallace. If they are bound you will call the attention of the Probate Judge to the matter for action under General Orders No 3 current series from these Head Quarters.

If not bound you will take the children into your own possession, holding them subject o orders from this office.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
O.D. Kinsman
Sub Asst Commissioner