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0866 5. and the requirements of the contracts with the freedmen fully executed, - not beyond say, December 25th prox. There are many ex=officers of the Federal Army who have settled throughout this State and whose services could probably be secured. I have, however, no preference on this subject;- in fact would prefer these Agents to be selected by yourself and sent here, as I do not desire any act or recommendation of mine to be liable to misconstruction. I am, General, Very respectfully, Your Obedt. servant Alvan C Gillem Bvt Major General U.S.A. Asst Com'r Miss.