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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.