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Bu. R. F. and A. Lands Sub Dist Grenada Miss Dec 5th/66 Maj. A.W. Preston A.A.A. Gen'l Dist Miss Major John Norris and Billy Tribble of this county killed a Freedman this morning some (7) seven miles from this place. I notified the Civil Authorities but as there was no Magistrate here no warrant could be issued. I reported the matter to Capt. Williams Cavalry Post and he sent Lt. [[Inge? Nye?]] and a Squad of Cavalry to arrest the parties with orders to turn them over to the nearest Magistrate. I have taken this course in order to strike terror in other parties who think they can do as they please with the Civil law. The example was much needed. I am Sir very respectfully your obt Servt James H. Shepley Lt and Asst Sub Com L.B. 41
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Post name is unclear
Lt. Nye or Inge
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