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House Representatives,
Montgomery, Ala. August 6th 1868

Maj. Geo. Shorkley
A.A.A. Genl.
Montgomery Ala.

Sir
In accordance with instructions from Headquarters Sub. Dist. of Alabama, enclosing my appointment as agent in the Bureau R.F & A.L. I respectfully enclose herewith the required Test Oath

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Jno. W. Dereen

I am unable to report to the Sub Asst. Comr. Sub. Dist. of Demopolis until the Legislature adjourns, and I respectfully ask leave of absence

Respectfully &c
Jno. W. Dereen