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E&M 317 D of A 67

Headqrs Dist of Alabama
Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Montgomery Ala. Aug 22, 1867

Respectfully returned to Bt Maj Geo. H. Tracy Sub Asst. Comr. at Mobile Ala.

The statement of Mr. Hall though not giving dates seems to indicate that these children were bound under Sec 1215 of the "Code" which did not require the parents to be notified of the proposed apprenticeship, but this law is considered unjust. It is desirable therefore to ascertain whether the subsequent consent of the mother was given freely, and with a full understanding of the results of such apprenticeship. This, Mr. Hall must show by disinterested testimony. Mr. Hall will also state whether he is fulfilling that portion of the law relative to education