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procure the services of good men within my Sub-Dist who would gladly accept an appointment at a reasonable salary. I would mention the name of Dr. J. E. Summerford of Opelika Ala. who has always been a union man and who is in every respect worthy and well qualified. Macon County has, I believe, the largest black population of any county in this Sub Dist, and is so remote from my station that I am unable to visit it as often as in my judgement the good of the service requires. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt R.T. Smith Sub Asst Commr