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649 Aug 30th Sir Your communication of 28th inst recommending the Appointment Thomas T. Ellison Esq. as Agent Bureau R.F. & A.L. for Lee Co, has been received. The Asst Com'r directs me to say that the appointment of Agents of the Bureau in this State are made upon the recommendation of prominent citizens. both Whites & Blacks of the Counties for which they are desired to act as Agent. If the citizens of Lee Co, will forward such recommendations in the case of Mr Ellison to this office the Asst Com'r will, with pleasure appoint him Agent of the Bureau for that County Respectfully, Your Obt Servant T.F. Forbes Lt. & A.A.A.G. CM Pope Esqr Agt Bureau R.F.&A.L. Starksville Lee Co Ga