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M 82 F.B.S.M. Vol.2-1867
Holly Springs Miss.
Oct 21st 1867

Miss. & Ark. 4th Dist of 
E.O.C. Ord, Bvt. Maj Genl.
Commanding.

Directs that the agents of the Bureau be notified that when landlords distrain or attach property for rent the claims of laborers shall be securred by an assignment of such share of cotton as may be due them or by giving bonds (to Agt) that the cotton will not be sold until such laborers shall be satisfied. Civil officers can then proceed to execute process for the collection of debt. 

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[[stamp]] Freedman's Bureau State of Miss **Received** Oct 28 1867 [[/stamp]]

G.O #50 [[strikethrough]] Circular #12 [[/strikethrough]] Bureau - 1867