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Secretaries:
GEORGE WHIPPLE,
MICHAEL E. STRIEBY, } New York.
JACOB R. SHEPHERD, Chicago

AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION:
29, Lombard Block;
Chicago, May 2nd 1867

Wager Swayne
Maj Gen & Asst Commr
Montgomery Ala

Dear General
Mr. Bardwell's final report is rec. The way is entirely clear for Dr. Gray's appointment to the vacant Superintendency. We have listened to so many calls for more Teachers, that it will require a careful economy to bring our present force through the year. 
I do not dare to assume Dr. Gray's salary in addition to obligations involved in such an appointment, pressed hard as we now are. If you will make him "Citizen Agent, so as to carry his monthly pay on your rolls, the only hindrance will be removed.
Please let me hear from you on this point as soon as may be.
Very Truly Yours
J.R. Shepherd
Secretary.