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D.28 (Hd Qurs. 2" Sub.Dist S.C.) 1868 Office Bur. R.F&AL Abbeville S.C. Sept 20 1868 D. 340 ASCS 1868 DeKnight Clerk Says he has on several occasions called attention to the failure of Mr. J.L. Chipley, J.P. to execute the laws. Refers particularily to his neglect in the cases of the shooting of Mr. Bradley, freedman, by Tyler Logan, white, in April last and of George Matthews, freedman, by Irvine Hutchison. Recommends that it be urged on the Governor to fill his place with a better man. Copy furnished Governor S.C. Sep. 30 Rec'd (Aiken S.C.) Sept 24/68. Head Quarters 2nd Sub Dist. Bu R.F.&AL. Aiken SC Sept. 21 1868. Respectfully forwarded to Bvt. Major H. Heide A.A.A.G. The recommendation of Mr. De Knight relative to the removal of J.L. Chipley Esq. J.P is approved. William Strong 1 Lieut 45th Inf. S.A.C.