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R9. R.F.A.L. Vol 12. 68. Huntsville Ala January 25, 1868 Raines Jno. W. States that he was removed as Chief Clerk of Bureau R.F. and A.L. at Huntsville a day or two after the removal of Genl Callis as Sub. Asst Com'r - The reason for which, as he is informed, was because he was a relative & intimate friend of Genl Callis & that he belonged to the Union League. Requests to be restored to his position. See L.B Vol 4 Jany 29th. 1868 [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F.&A.L. WASHINGTON REC'D JAN 28 1868 [[/stamp]] [[stamp]] BUREAU R.F.&A.L. WASHINGTON REC'D FEB 28 1868 [[/stamp]] WAR DEPARTMENT Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Washington, D. C. Jan 29th, 1868. Respectfully referred to Assistant Commissioner of Ala. for remarks. The writer has been informed of this reference By order of Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard. E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Gen'l. Rec'd Feb 4. 68. E. M. 590 D of A 1868 State of Alabama Bureau R. F. and A. L. Montgomery Ala Feby 24. 1868. Respectfully forwarded to Maj Gen'l O. O. Howard Comm'r. Washington D. C. and attention invited to endorsement and communication from Capt Rob't Harrison, Sub Asst Comr at Hunstville Ala, in whose Sub District Mr Raines has been employed, J. Hayden Bvt Brig Gen U.S.A. Asst Commr R46.