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L.R. Vol. () (C.A) 4th M.D.,1867 Summit Arise September 27th 1867 Fournequet E.P. M72-T.B.S.M. (Vol. 2-6) Enclosed statement of Thomas Bates (freedman) the effect that on January 5th 1867, he entered in an argument with Noble Leea to run and cultivate a piece of land, which agreement the said Leea altered afterwards without consulting him. Bales thus binding him to confine himself entirely to the cultivation of the aid land. That said Lee having obtained from the Burea Agent at Magnolia a summons for him Bates air deliver the same, but he (Bates being, unable to understand it did delay retorting, whereupon Leea, aided by other look him from his home by force and drive to the Bureau Office, where it was decided that said Bales could remain or the farm until his contract expired, but that the crop he had raised should be entirely devoted to the to the purpose of paying the rent. In consideration of the face that Leea virtually annulled the contract by adding to it as above stated of the other causes of complaint, prays that said noble Leea be forced to allow a reasonable sum for land from him (Bates) (1/4 arces), and that are investigation be had and relief granted. Encloses affidavits fc. and certificate as to character of E.P. Fournequte Wrapper 2 Enclosures Reed 4th MD CA Oct 11th 1867