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G. 25. FB. N.D.M. 1865. Clinton, Miss Oct. 11. 1865 Greaves J. B., Mayor J.P. &c. at Clinton Reports case of breach of contract by a negro tried before him, ^[[insertion]] in [[/insertion]] which he decided the negro should return; had the negro under arrest till he agreed to do so. Asks if his action was in accordance with the laws of the Freedman Bureau. Asks if aid will be rendered him by bureau in similar cases. Recd. Oct. 13. 65