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Marion Ala Sept 8th 1867
Lieut George Shorkly
Sub Asst Commr
Selma Ala

[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Dear Sir;
I have been waiting very impatiently for more than a month thinking that the Beaureau would find some spare moments to attend to some business which seems to me neglected But as no information has been received disclosing the cause of delay in the payment due me for two months services rendered as teacher in the the Beaureau, I feel it my duty to inquire what is the object of this delay. As Teacher of a Free School under the direction of the Beau- I think I performed my duty well and made my returns promptly. My School opened this 1st of May and ended with the month of July - For the 'Month of June I

Transcription Notes:
writer uses "p" like to denote double "s" in a word. ex "businep" instead of "business". Transcribe as "p" per original text. EDITED - changed p to the double S.