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Secretaries:
George Whipple,    }         
                   } New York
Micheal E. Strieby,}
Jacob R. Shipherd, Chicago.

American Missionary Association:
29 Lombard Block:
Chicago, June 8th 1867

O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Comr.-
Montgomery, Ala.
Dear Sir:
I have yours of 4th inst.
The application was made in view of precedents established by the Commissioner at Washington and Assistant Commissioners in divers instances with the Commissioner's approval. This explanation is only offered as an apology—not as an indication of any regret at the ruling of the Assistant Commissioner for Alabama.
Very Respectfully
J R Shipherd
Secretary.