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Disposition

Case dismissed for want of evidence

[[left margin]] August 31 1867  Williams vs Easter [[/left margin]]

Complaint

John Williams complains that Mr Easter of Lauderdale is indebted to him for services

Action taken

Mr Easter is ordered to settle the claim

Disposition

Mr Easter pays $2.30 amount claimed

[[left margin]] Augt. 31 1867  Coy vs Hatcher [[/left margin]]

Jessie Hoy complains that Mr Hatcher owed her wages.

Action taken

Mr Hatcher is required to make explanation Sept 4 67

[[left margin]] Augt. 31 1867  Jones vs Jones. [[/left margin]]

Complaint

Harry Jones complains that his brother John Jones is forcifly retained by Elijah Stevens of Lauderdale Co & that Stevens has had services of said freedboy 2 (Two) years for nothing

Action taken

Stevens is ordered to give up the boy & furnish a statement of his Acct with said freedboy

Disposition

The boy Jones is given up to his brother and one Cow & one Calf for services rendered

[[left margin]] X  State laws how administered in Cases affecting Freedmen [[/left margin]]

Very few cases of this nature have been brought to the attention of the Sub Asst Comr. but it is generally believed that the law is administered in