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E & M 656 S of A 1868
State of Ala. Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Montgomery Ala Mar 25. 1868

Respectfully returned to Maj General O.O. Howard Commissioner Washington D.C. This application was made to cover the time that Mr Rogers has been, and would be employed as Clerk until relived by the arrival of Col Mills at his station. Please see enclosed letters for reason of his having been employed. I must respectfully request that if the appointment is not made that authority be given for the payment - for services rendered by Mr Rogers.
 
J Hayden 
Bvt Brig Gen'l U.S.A.
Asst Commissioner

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War Dept. Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Washington Mch 31. 1868

Respectfully returned to the Asst Commissioner of Alabama with an appointment for Mr Jno. Lee Rogers enclosed. 

The Asst. Commissioner will please request the revocation of the same as soon as Mr Rogers is relieved.

By order of Maj Genl O.O. Howard
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. Genl

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