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Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Franklin, N. C. May 20" 1868.

Bvt Lt Col J. F. Chur:
A. A. A. G.
Raleigh N. C.

Colonel:

I have the honor herewith to State, that it is reported that a number of citizens of Jackson Co. Supposed to be members of the "Ku - Klux - Klan", on the night of April 28" 1868, took from the Jail at Webster, a freedman who had been confined on charge of Stealing. It is stated that the crowd beat the freedman to such an extent that he has not since been heard of, and it is not known whether he is alive. It appears that it is the aim of all parties to prevent an investigation, as I have not thus far been able to learn the details of the affair, or the names of the parties.

Very Respectfully Your obt Servant
[[signature]] Geo. S. Hawley [[/signature]]
Agent B. R. F. & A. L.