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that I could not use, and had to pay $8.) I would respectfully ask your assistance in procuring for me the am't. of my Vouchers.

During the time I was waiting to go to Demopolis I refused a Clerkship at $100. per month, expecting to get that amount for teaching, and of course have the satisfaction of advancing the interests of the Colored people.

I expected to receive more than $50. for Sept. but, that amoung was inserted by Capt. Buckley (and I know that he would not have done it if he had not good and just reasons).

The approval of Capt. Buckley and Gen'l Swayne will be sufficient proof of the validity of my claim, and any assistance you may render to secure its payment will be duly appreciated by
Your Ob'd't Servt
John A. Hart.