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Numerous other petty cases have been investigated advise [advice] given and Satisfaction guaranteed most generally to both parties, and special cases (the parties living at a distance,) requiring many Witnesses to Justify a true decision have been postponed until I should have time to visit the plantations personally.- where a more thorough examination can be made into the true merits of these complaints.
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Very respectfully
your Obt Servant
S S Sumner
Capt 5th US Cavalry
Brevet Major. US Army.
Sub Asst Comr.