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Chicago Aug 22 1867

Respectfully referred to Gen Swayne for remarks.

We formerly asked Gen S. to appoint Dr Gray Citizen Agent. of the Bureau to relieve us of the burden of paying his salary, but the Gen declined doing so.

We offered the Superintendency to Dr FGray and his he declined.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
A. R. Shipherd
Sec'y