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Head-Quarters, District of Alabama. Montgomery, Ala., April 23rd 1867. Hon J. F. Waddell Probate Judge Russell Co. Alabama. Sir The bearer, a freedman named Emanuel, makes complaint of wrong done him by his employer during the year 1866, Mr. J. A. Shingleur. I have to request that you will take up his case, and those of the other freedmen parties to the contract, and cause justice to be done in the premises. Very respectfully Your obedient servant Wager Swayne Major General.