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Office Ass't Comir
Bureau R F & A L
Montgy May 4" 66

Maj Genl O. O. Howard
Freedmans Bureau
Washington D.C.

The monthly estimate for this month was raised to twenty thousand, three hundred (20,300).  More seems to be needed but I though we ought to see the effect of this, and what else could be done.  Diligent inquiry on foot in cooperation with Governor shall write to night.

( ) Wager Swayne
Bvt Maj Genl

Monty Ala
May 7" 66

Col Max Woodhull
A.A. Gen'l
Bureau L
Washington D.C.

No appointees to exam, All names by mail.  If possible assign to Bureau present Commissioners at Mobile & Huntsville for their [[troubles?]].

( ) Wager Swayne
Bvt Maj Gen'l

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Montgomery Ala.
May 8" 66.

S. S. Gardner
Supt R. F & A L
Selma, Ala

Do not reopen this Freedmans Court.

( ) C. Cadle Jr.
A.A.G.

Monty Ala
May 10 - 66

Maj Genl C. R. Woods
Mobile Ala.

Will write you in full in regard to steamers as soon as Col Beecher returns.  Expect him to night.

( ) Wager Swane
Bvt Maj Genl.

Montgy Ala.
May 11" 66

Lt Col G. A. Washburn
Supt Freedman's Bureau
Mobile, Ala.

Order for you to proceed home - sent by mail to day.

( ) C. Cadle Jr.
Bvt Col. & A.A.G.