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This Bureau is forbidden by the War Dept to deal in rations in bulk. Where necessary, issues of meat rations for a few days may be made, but it is better to refer such parties to the Commissary Dept for compensation.
Brig Genl & Asst Comm'r.


Office Assistant Commissioner 
Bureau. R.F. and A.L. 
Montgomery, Ala Aug 9" 65

Salter Surg. F.
Med Director Dept Ala.
Mobile

The Med Director assigned me by the War Dept has not arrived. The details asked for are under Gen Orders 102 - Current Series - for use until that officer arrives. I am ordered to get all the officers I can from Dept Commanders, that is not to draw on the War Dept - Except in case of necessity.
Brig Gen'l.


Office Assistant Commissioner
Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Ala. Aug 11- 65

Woods Maj Gen'l Charles. R.
Com'd'g Dept Ala 

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Mobile, Ala.

The Mayor of Mobile has declined to receive the testimony of negroes. I have the honor to request that you immediately forbid all action on his part in any case to which a negro is a party, as in violation of the orders of the President of the United States. Complete and sufficient other arrangements will be perfected on the arrival of next train from here. The Adjutant General of the State will be in Mobile. Please acknowledge receipt.

Brig Genl and Asst Commissioner


Office Assistant Commissioner
Bureau. R.F. and A.L.
Montgomery Aug 11th 65

Slough R.H.
Mayor of Mobile,

You are herby notified that, having failed to accept the proposition made to you to become an Agent of the Bureau, any further exercise of jurisdiction by you in any case in which a negro is a party, will be at your Peril, as in violation of the orders of the President of the United States.

Brig Gen'l and Ass't Commissioner