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I reported some days since, that the civil authorities were seizing the arms of the negroes. 

Today an order from the Adjt. Genl of the State of Mississippi. was shown me in which he orders a Capt. of Militia to disarm all the Freed. I again report the fact as it does not appear to me to be just; and no one pretends there is danger of an insurrection at this place.

I would respectfully inquire further, is the act of the State [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] Legislature in respect to the Freed. finding homes by the Sec. Monday of Jan, 1866 to be allowed, and also, can children be bound as apprentices under the late State laws.

When the 26th Ind. leave this city. I will be without help. It seems to me necessary that I should have some one in the office when I am necessarly absent or that I may be about occasionally: especially for the next two months. Please inform me if I can be allowed to have a clerk, which I can do for fifty or seventy five dollars.

Would like a few more General Orders No. 13 and Agreements with Freedmen.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
[[signature]] S. D. Barnes [[/signature]]
Lieut. & Sub Com'r Freed.

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