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Office Superintendent, District of Selma.
BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS,
SELMA, ALA., 25 Jany 1867

Lieut J.F. Conyingham
A.A.A. Genl Bu of R F and A.L.
Montgomery Ala.

Lieutenant; I have the honor in compliance with letter order from your office, dated January 8th 1867, to report, that I have been unable to find any one possessing the requisite qualifications, and who can take the oath required, to recommend for appointment as U.S. Commissioner

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Geo. Shorkley,
1st Lieut 15th U.S. Infantry
Supt.

Transcription Notes:
("Conyingham" a misspelling of "Conyngham")