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Head-Quarters, District of Alabama Bureau R.,F. & A.L. Montgomery, Ala January 16th, 1868 Maj General O.O. Howard Commissioner &c Washington D.C. General I have the honor to enclose herewith Special Orders No 5 Hd Qrs Dist of Ala current series and to request revocation of the appointment of S.S. Gardner, Sub Asst Commr. to take effect this day. I make this request on account of the political partizanship of Mr. Gardner Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. Hayden Bt. Brig. Genl. & Asst. Commr.