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Head Quarters District of Alabama
Huntsville Ala October 6 1868

Bvt Lt Col Edwin Beecher
Asst Commissioner
Montgomery Ala

Colonel:
In accordance with instructions, I have sent an Order to Post Commanders on the District of Alabama of which the enclosed is a Copy. The object is in referrence to the proper settlement of the colored bounty claim and to fix the status of enlisted men (colored) whether slave or free on the 1st of April 1861

Can you give any information on the subject

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully
Tho's H. Ruger
Col. & Bvt Brig Genl USA
Commanding.