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The complaint of Nixon Johnston as to my previous Course is without foundation, no one has ever been put in jail or whiped that applied to me for protection or advise I understand that an affray did occur between the said Freedman and Mills Roberts at his fishery, who is most to blame I cannot tell. the matter will no doubt be investigated at our next court. Respectfully forwarded to Leut Col Stephan Moore Sup East Dist of NC Wm R Skinner Bu. R. F. & AL May 21st 1867 Bureau Refugees Freedmen &c Office Supt East Dist New Berne May 25 - 67 Respectfully returned to Lt Chas W. Dodge Asst Supt attention called to endorsement of Wm R. Skinner Agt Bu R F. & A L for Chowan Co Stephen Moore Lt Col VRC & Supt EB p 30 vol 2