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W. 57. FB.SM. '66
Meridian, Miss.
May. 4. 1866.

Warren, Joseph
Supt of Education

Reports that on the evening of the 3d May Knox's Office was broken open by unknown parties, and two pistol shots fired, but no one was hurt. Thinks that officers & teachers are not safe unless more troops are sent to Meridian.

Freedman's Bureau State of Miss Received MAY 4 1866