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533-8 A 451. R.F. & A.L. Vol 10, '67. 533 Montgomery, Ala. August 27, 1867. Alabama Maj Gen'l Wager Swayne, Asst Com's'r. Refers communication from J.F. McGogy Sub. Asst. Comr. Talladega, Ala, dated Augt. 1st 1867, (enclosing affidavit respecting the loss of his horse, and expenses incidental thereto) recommending that as the horse was lost by the officer while in discharge of his duty, some compensation be made him. (one enclosure) [[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. * WASHINGTON * REC'D SEP 2 1867 [[/stamp]] E & M 336 D of A 1867 Hd Qrs Dist of Alabama Montgomery Aug 27 1867 Respectfully referred to Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commr &c. As the horse in question was lost by the officer while in discharge of his official duties it is recommended that some compensation be made him therefore. Wager Swayne Major General and Asst Commr. M. 93 War Dep't. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington D.C. Sep't. 4/67. Respectfully referred to H.M. Whittelsey Chief Q.M. for remarks. By Order of Maj Genl O.O. Howard. A.P. Ketchum A.A.A. Genl. [[stamp]] Bureau of R.F. & A.L. C.Q.M. SEP 5 1867 [[/stamp]]