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Executive Department.
State of Alabama.
Montgomery. May 18, 1866.

Patton, R. M.
Govr of Alabama.
Setting forth the destitution in the State, and asking for an increased distribution of food.

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[[stamp]]THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[/stamp]]

Office Ass't. Commissioner B.R.F.&A.L.
Montgomery Ala. May 21" 1866.
Respectfully forwarded for the information of Gen. O. O. Howard

Wager Swayne
Bvt. Maj. Genl and Asst. Commissioner

A295. (R.F.&A.L. Vol 6) 1866