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Secretaries: George Whipple,} New York Michael A. Strieby,} Jacob R. Shipherd, Chicago American Missionary Association: 29, Lombard Block; Chicago, April 18th, 1867 Wager Swayne Bvt. Maj. Gen & Asst. Comm'r Mongtomery Ala Dear General: Rev. J.P. Bardwell visits Ala under special instructions to adjust all questions at Mobile in which we are interested. He has full power to conclude negotiations within the general scope of written instructions of this date. We shall hope to see the work at Mobile established on a sure foundation without delay. Fraternally and very faithfully yours J.R Shipherd Sec'y