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Aug 21
above statement as far as what happened at Davis Bend. except that they know nothing of the money having been taken

Patsey  Col. Girl
complains she has worked four days for a woman on the Levee. she dont like the place & has quit days the women wont pay her. I have given advice & dismissed the Case.

Aug 22
George Smith  Col.
Complains that John Bill Col.d  has been occupying her house & wont pay her the rent. I have heard John's statement & given such advice as is necessary. Case dismissed.

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Martin Flowers  Col.
Complains that Jacob Grimer stoped him in the road & threatened to whip him cussed him & abused him generally with his tongue.
I have heard the whole complaint & have advised Martin to go about his business, that it was impossible to stop a man's tongue.

Emanuel Kingkaid  Col.
appeared from Office Asst. Comm'r with contract between himself and Jos. Higgins Planter. I have heard Kingkaids complaint & have written Higgins to report at this office & explain.  Left letter

Transcription Notes:
Put dates above the names, as they sometimes refer to more than one case, not just the one on the same line.