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H. 47. N C. 1868.

Franklin. NC.
July 15' 1868.

Hawley Geo. S.
Agent &c.

States that a desperado named Briscoe has been roaming through Cherokee Co. NC. outraging the freed people, and that the Civil authorities have made no effort to arrest him. Recommends that a corps of detectives be sent to capture him by surprise.

Copy furnished Gov. Holden July. 23' 1868

[[partially illegible stamp]]  REC'D HD. Q'RS BU R F & AL NORTH CAROLINA JUL 23 [[?]] 1868 [[/partially illegible stamp]]

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