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him from his Crop. Investigated complaint and found that [[underline]] Randell [[/underline]] had left the matter to Dr. Docking U.S. Coms. for adjustment, and that Randall sold his interest to Nisbett for $20 00/100 Aug 9th 1867. I believe that justice was done Randell by the U.S. Coms. and I dismissed the complaint, had Randell carried his Crop through the year he would no doubt have made a failure and [[?]] out in Debt.
[[left margin]]Complaint No 4.[[/left margin]] 
James Anderson (col'd)complained that Henry Higgins (white) was indebted to him for eight (8) months labor, [[?]] Higgins arising 1867. effected a settlement of accounts, found [[due?]] Anderson $42 30/100 for which he accepted. Higgins [[underline]] due Bill [[/underline]] payable Nov 8th 1867
[[left margin]]No 5.[[/left margin]]
Clarence [[Moose?]] (col'd) complained that John O.Neil (col'd)[[for whom?]]she was working had discharged her and [[maltreated?]]her, investigated the complaint, found that both were to blame, but not of sufficient importance to [[?]]the actions of Civil authorities, parties