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Matthews Plantation Jan 20th 1867. Maj. O.D. Kinsman Dear Sir. I have waited long, and patiently for a settlement of my claim against the "Bureau" for one years salary as "Asst" Supt" for Clarke Co. I have lost every dollar I possessed in my planting operations here, and I sincerely hope my salary will be paid. Will you please inform me at once, Major whether I am to expect anything or not. Direct to Mobile, Ala. Care Wm. T. Marshall, &. Co. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt M.C. Osborn