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R. 7. 1868 N.C.

Hillsboro. N.C.
March 17th 1868
R. 287 S.D.G. 1868.

Ruffin N.K.

Encloses letter of R.M. Abbott agent in reference to the difficulties between Abbott and his laborers as to wages & division of crop raised on plantation in Rockingham County. Encloses copy of contract. Deprecates the proposed interference of H. Hillebrandt Bureau Agent and asks that Hillebrandt be ordered to suspend further action at present.

4 Enclosures.

E B p 8 - N.C

Bureau Refugees F & A.L.
Hd Qrs Asst Com N.C.
Raleigh March 21' - 68. 

Respectfully referred to Capt. H. Hillebrandt for a report of his investigation and action in this case. Attention invited to copies of letters from these Hd Qrs to Mr. Ruffin herewith enclosed.

By order of
Col & Bvt Maj Gen N A Miles
Asst Coms'r
Jacob F. Chur
Act Asst Adjt Gen

Recd S.D. Greensboro Mar 26" 68.