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Record of complaints and the Action taken Head Quarters Southern District North Carolina Aug 25 Mr A.S. Miller resides near Indian Mills Bladen Co States that Henry Miller (Freedman) refuses or neglects to do anything towards the Support of his family-- Makes a similar complaint of Latany Miller (Freedman) Wrote a communication to Henry & Latany informing them that they are required to support their families that their wives and children have no claims on their former Masters and can look to no one else than the husband & Father for support. Reuben Atmore (Freedman) states that Daniel Russell of Robeson County refuses to allow him to take charge of his Step Son Anthony Mitchell whom he wishes to take to his mother at New Berne to work assisting in the support of the family. Wrote Mr. Russell directing to allow the boy to go with his step Father. 26th Orange Powell (Freedman) Whitesville Columbus Co States that Mr Marmaduke Powell refuses to pay hire for his labor having promised him a good share of meat & corn for his labor in the farm, in addition to this he promised Orange that he would allow him 2/3 of the proceeds of the Turpentine if he would get it ready for market- That his wife had received no pay for her labor, from the said Powell.