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who was there in command in Montgomery - but before I made the [[strikethrough]] fr [[/strikethrough]] application to Gen Swaine for pay he was removed and the Matter remains in Status quo — , 

Call on Maj Felder for the papers If you can do anything, for me in this matter, will esteem it a favor — I am very poor, [[strikethrough]] wif [[/strikethrough]] with a wife & 4 little daughters to care for — the Government has had my services in this matter & it seems to me just and fair that I should be allowed some compensation — Allow me to refer you to the Hon N L Brooks, J F Clements of this County & Dr Burney of Montgomery — 

So if you can prevail on those in power to pay, whatever amt it may be keep half of it and send me the other half

Verry truly 
P.H. Cook